Only the Kia Stinger matches the Arteon for utility, though the rear-drive Kia is more overtly sporty.
The well-priced Mazda 6 offers a snappy turbo-4 and has a classy interior, but its infotainment system is cumbersome.
We like the Acura TLX’s luxurious feel even if it can be expensive with options.
The Volvo S60 does an even better luxury car impression, and it can be had in a useful wagon guise.
Nissan pitches its Maxima as a sporty choice, and while it’s powerful, we’re not thoroughly convinced.
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The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon is a spacious, stylish choice, though its price is high. |
Athletic and well-appointed, the 2020 Acura TLX is an appealing mid-size luxury sedan, although the competition is fierce. |
The 2020 Kia Stinger delivers a rare ride-and-handling balance and ample acceleration in a crisp, practical body. |
The 2020 Mazda 6 gives drivers a last great shot to stay crossover-free. |
The 2020 Nissan Maxima is a handsome, relatively sporty sedan in an era when fewer people than ever are interested in one. |
The 2020 Volvo S60 luxury sport sedan balances power and grace. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $35,995 | $33,000 | $33,090 | $24,100 | $34,250 | $36,050 |
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| 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars |
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| SE FWD | 2.4L FWD | GT-Line RWD | Sport Automatic | S 3.5L | T5 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 Volkswagen Arteon vs. 2020 Acura TLX | 2020 Volkswagen Arteon vs. 2020 Kia Stinger | 2020 Volkswagen Arteon vs. 2020 Mazda MAZDA6 | 2020 Volkswagen Arteon vs. 2020 Nissan Maxima | 2020 Volkswagen Arteon vs. 2020 Volvo S60 | |
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