2021 Volkswagen Arteon vs. Its Competition

2021 Volkswagen Arteon
Robert Duffer Robert Duffer Senior Editor

The Arteon sedan doesn’t have many natural competitors, but the nearest one comes from its upscale family member, the flashier but more cramped Audi A5 Sportback.

The Mazda 6 remains one of the best-looking mainstream sedans until it’s side-by-side with the Arteon.

The real trouble for Volkswagen are the redesigned Genesis G80 and Acura TLX: They look great, perform better, have more luxurious interiors, and are priced similarly.

The Kia Stinger’s V-6 is worth a test drive.

2021 Volkswagen Arteon2021 Volkswagen Arteon
Get Your Price		2021 Acura TLX2021 Acura TLX
#11 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars
2021 Audi A5 Sportback2021 Audi A5
2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Stinger
2021 Mazda 62021 Mazda MAZDA6
#6 in Mid-Size Cars
2021 Genesis G802021 Genesis G80
#7 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars
Quick Specs
6.8
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is a compelling sedan with good features, but it's overshadowed by premium sedans that are even better.
7.2
The 2021 Acura TLX plants its flag among premium mid-size sedans with a racy design, strong turbocharged engines, and improved dynamics.
7.0
Spin the bottle, hit the 2021 Audi A5 convertible, coupe, or hatchback, and you’re a winner. They’re all good-looking.
7.0
The 2021 Kia Stinger puts a pretty face to well-balanced ride and handling.
6.8
The 2021 Mazda 6 drives the point home: not every family needs a crossover SUV.
7.4
The 2021 Genesis G80 drops the mic with fastback style and fast-forward features.
MSRP From     
$36,995$37,500$41,800$33,090$24,475$47,700
Gas Mileage     
20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Large CarsCompact CarsMidsize CarsMidsize CarsMidsize CarsLarge Cars
Style Name     
SE FWDFWDPremium 40 TFSI quattroGT-Line RWDSport Automatic2.5T RWD
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanquattro SportbackSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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