Comparison
Arteon R vs Arteon Elegance (Pure White)
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| Specification |  Volkswagen · 2026 Arteon R Remove | Volkswagen · 2026 Arteon Elegance Pure White Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Arteon | Arteon |
| Variant / Trim | R | Elegance |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Vehicle class | Sedan | Sedan |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Segment | D | D |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Country of origin | Germany | Germany |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, Reflex Silver, Kings Red, Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl, Moonstone Grey | Pure White |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | 2.0 TSI | 2.0 TSI |
| Displacement | 1,984 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 320 hp▲ best | 190 hp |
| Max torque | 420 Nm▲ best | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG | 7-speed DSG |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s▲ best | 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h▲ best | 233 km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km▲ best |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 4,862 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,871 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,837 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,660 kg | 1,571 kg |
| Boot capacity | 563 L | 563 L |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | 66 L |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Solid disc | Solid disc |
| Wheel size | 20 in | 18 in |
| Tyre size | 255/35 R20 | 225/50 R18 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Leather | Synthetic leather |
| Climate control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Panoramic roof | — | — |
| Wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 12 in | 12 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless |
| Speakers | 16▲ best | 8 |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| ADAS level | L2 | L2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 360° camera | ✓ | — |
| Parking sensors | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |