2022 Toyota Avalon vs 2021 Volkswagen Arteon

2022 Toyota Avalon

#6 in Mid-Size Cars

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

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Hybrid Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon Hybrid Limited FWD	43	43	$39,736	$44,150
Avalon Hybrid XLE FWD	43	44	$34,066	$37,850
Avalon Hybrid XSE Nightshade FWD	43	43	$37,081	$41,200
Avalon Limited FWD	22	31	$38,813	$43,125
Avalon Touring FWD	22	31	$39,173	$43,525
Avalon XLE FWD	22	32	$33,142	$36,825

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SE FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Arteon SE FWD	22	32	$35,478	$36,995
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	31	$45,068	$46,995
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION	20	31	$41,616	$43,395
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD	22	32	$39,890	$41,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,736

$35,478

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,150

$36,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$736 / month

$617 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Toyota Avalon ends its run at the top of the large-sedan segment.

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is a compelling sedan with good features, but it's overshadowed by premium sedans that are even better.

TCC Likes

Stylish shape
A highway cruiser of the first order
Big back seat

Dynamic instrument cluster
Standard safety features
Subtle but sexy style inside and out

TCC Dislikes

Last year of production
Mediocre gas mileage (non-hybrids)
Limited Hybrid’s Lexus-like price

Gear shift hiccup
Cramped console
Expensive

Fuel Economy

City

43 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

43 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.2

96.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

56.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.6

62.1

Wheelbase (in)

113

111.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

195.9

191.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

18.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3695

3686

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

163 @ 3600

258 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

215 @ 5700

268 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.59

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Avalon

Volkswagen Arteon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

4.1

7.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Toyota Avalon

2022 Avalon is available now
Lease: From $630/mo. (est.)
Rebate: No cash rebates
Finance: Up to $1,000 finance cash

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