2021 Volkswagen Arteon SE specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- SE FWD $36,995
- SEL R-Line FWD $41,595
- SEL R-Line 4MOTION $43,395
- SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION $46,995
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Beige
Black
Packages
$311
Starting MSRP
- Rubber Mats Kit
- Monster Mats w/logo (set of 4) and heavy duty trunk liner w/VW CarGo blocks
- Luggage Net
$760
Starting MSRP
- Rear Deck Lid Lip Spoiler
- Rubber Mats Kit
- Monster Mats w/logo (set of 4) and heavy duty trunk liner w/VW CarGo blocks
$99
Starting MSRP
- First Aid Kit Basic first aid kit for addressing minor injuries
- Roadside Assistance Kit
- booster cables
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Large Cars |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 X 8 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 X 8 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 268 @ 5500 |
| Displacement | 2.0 L/121 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 258 @ 1950 |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 22 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 400.40 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 25 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 582.40 mi |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.53 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.99 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.14 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.43 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.21 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 5.59 |
| Trans Type | 8 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.95 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.2 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.4 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P245/45HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/45HR18 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3686 lbs |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.5 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 40.2 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.7 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.1 in |
| Second Head Room | 37 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.7 in |
| Passenger Volume | 96.2 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 56.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 191.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 62.5 in |
| Window Grid Diversity Antenna | Standard |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Audio Theft Deterrent | Standard |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System | Standard |
| Radio: MIB3 Discover Media Navigation AM/FM/HD -inc: 8" touchscreen, WMA/MP3/FLAC player, USB-C inputs, voice control, VW App-Connect smartphone integration via USB w/Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink, wireless VW App-Connect smartphone integration (for compatible devices) w/multi-phone pairing capability, capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (cellular data plan required; includes limited trial), capability for VW Car-Net services (capabilities for certain services vary; requires enrollment or subscription), 8-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity and SiriusXM w/360L (w/3-month all access trial; 360L services require acceptance of Car-Net terms), All VW Car-Net services are subject to terms and limitations - some services, which include emergency assistance services, require a paid subscription, Please see dealer or visit vw.com/carnet for details | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | Standard |
| Aluminum Spare Wheel | Standard |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Standard |
| Chrome Grille | Standard |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Tires: 18" All-Season | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert | Standard |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets | Standard |
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Chrome Bodyside Insert | Standard |
| Chrome Side Windows Trim | Standard |
| Wheels w/Locks | Standard |
| Wheels: 18" 2-Tone Machined Alloy | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Rear HVAC | Standard |
| 8-Way Driver Seat | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer | Standard |
| Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Standard |
| Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts | Standard |
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | Standard |
| 8-Way Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | Standard |
| Seats w/Leatherette Back Material | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
| Valet Function | Standard |
| Compass | Standard |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert | Standard |
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access | Standard |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | Standard |
| Front And Rear Map Lights | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Power Fuel Flap Locking Type | Standard |
| Heated Front Comfort Sport Seats -inc: 12-way power front seats including 4-way power lumbar support | Standard |
| Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Rigid Cargo Cover | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button | Standard |
| Power Rear Windows | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Standard |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode | Standard |
| Regenerative Alternator | Standard |
| 18.2 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| Automatic w/Driver Control Ride Control Adaptive Suspension | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature | Standard |
| Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential | Standard |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | Standard |
| Engine: 2.0L TSI DOHC 16V Turbocharged 4-Cylinder -inc: direct fuel injection | Standard |
| 3.53 Axle Ratio | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | Standard |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Standard |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking) | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Rear | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Side Assist Blind Spot | Standard |
| Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag | Standard |
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