2019 Volkswagen Arteon vs 2019 Volvo S60

2019 Volkswagen Arteon

#23 in Mid-Size Cars

2019 Volvo S60

#3 in Compact Cars

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SE 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Arteon SE 4MOTION	20	27	$36,102	$37,645
Arteon SE FWD	22	31	$34,376	$35,845
Arteon SE R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$37,315	$38,910
Arteon SE R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$37,794	$39,410
Arteon SE R-Line FWD	22	31	$35,588	$37,110
Arteon SE R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels	22	31	$36,067	$37,610
Arteon SEL 4MOTION	20	27	$40,081	$41,795
Arteon SEL FWD	22	31	$38,355	$39,995
Arteon SEL Premium 4MOTION	20	27	$43,102	$44,945
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$44,315	$46,210
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$44,796	$46,710
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$41,294	$43,060
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$41,773	$43,560
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD	22	31	$39,568	$41,260
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels	22	31	$40,047	$41,760

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T5 FWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	24	36	$40,326	$42,900
S60 T5 FWD Momentum	24	36	$33,652	$35,800
S60 T5 FWD R-Design	24	36	$39,386	$41,900
S60 T6 AWD Inscription	21	32	$44,556	$47,400
S60 T6 AWD Momentum	21	32	$37,882	$40,300
S60 T6 AWD R-Design	21	32	$43,616	$46,400
S60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$52,076	$55,400
S60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$51,136	$54,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,102

$40,326

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,645

$42,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$627 / month

$715 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is a style statement with an added dose of practicality.

The 2019 Volvo S60 hits a sport-sedan sweet spot, somewhere between nurturing and overbearing.

TCC Likes

Slippery shape
Expansive cargo room
Good pep

Forceful, smooth powertrains
A true first-class seating experience
Attention to the finest details

TCC Dislikes

Questionable value
Dismal fuel economy
Light on driving flair

Steering lacks feedback
Misses IIHS’ headlight blessing
Care by Volvo subscription off to a rocky start

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

40.2

35.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

42.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

54.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

56.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

Wheelbase (in)

111.9

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

Length, Overall (in)

191.4

187.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

56.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

11.9

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

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3854

3657

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1950

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

268 @ 5500

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.59

5.25

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volkswagen Arteon

Volvo S60

Body Style

4MOTION Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.7

6.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

2019 Volkswagen Arteon

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