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Used 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon is a coupe-like midsize sedan sold in four trims: SE, SEL, SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line. All are powered by a 268-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on all models except the SEL Premium R-Line, which comes with the 4Motion all-wheel drive system. AWD is optional on all other trims. Feature highlights include:

SE
The SE is nicely equipped with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers
  • LED headlights
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Heated front seats
  • Imitation leather upholstery
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Eight-speaker audio system
  • In-car Wi-Fi hotspot

The Arteon SE also comes with a handful of advanced safety features, including:                         

  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front and can automatically apply the brakes if a collision is imminent)
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)

SEL
Comes with the above, plus:

  • Adaptive headlights (turn with the steering wheel to illuminate the road while turning)
  • Sunroof
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Remote engine start
  • Driver-seat memory settings
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Leather upholstery
  • Navigation system
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Arteon and the car in front)

SEL R-Line
Adds sporty styling enhancements to the SEL, including:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Aerodynamic body kit
  • Shift paddles

SEL Premium R-Line
This top-of-the-line trim is equipped with everything above, plus:

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Massaging driver's seat
  • Heated rear seats
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • 360-degree parking camera
  • Automated parking system
  • Dynaudio premium sound system
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the Arteon begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane keeping assist (automatically steers the car back into its lane if the Arteon begins to drift over the lane marker)

Which Arteon trim does Edmunds recommend?

The SEL Premium R-Line has some cool features such as a massaging driver's seat, rear climate controls, configurable ambient lighting and a few self-driving features. It's expensive, but going with the SEL Premium R-Line helps justify purchasing an Arteon in the first place.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Vehicle
Arteon SE
Arteon SEL
Arteon SEL R-Line
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SEL
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SEL R-Line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
premium leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/45R18
245/45R18
245/35R20
245/35R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
20 / 29 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
383 / 505 miles
383 / 505 miles
383 / 505 miles
348 / 505 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,655 lb.
3,655 lb.
3,655 lb.
3,854 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
Height
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Length
191.4 in.
191.4 in.
191.4 in.
191.4 in.
Wheelbase
111.7 in.
111.7 in.
111.7 in.
111.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
27.2 cu. ft.
27.2 cu. ft.
27.2 cu. ft.
27.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$42,030
$44,151
$44,948
$48,333
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.56
$0.59
$0.6
$0.64
Depreciation
$10,841
$12,482
$13,144
$14,135
Financing
$3,491
$3,874
$3,942
$4,174
Taxes & Fees
$1,731
$1,870
$1,895
$1,979
Fuel
$12,551
$12,551
$12,551
$13,638
Insurance
$3,764
$3,722
$3,764
$4,157
Maintenance
$6,242
$6,242
$6,242
$6,499
Repairs
$3,410
$3,410
$3,410
$3,751
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, leatherette
Moonrock Gray/Black, leatherette
Canyon Brown, premium leather
Stone Gray/Raven, premium leather
Titan Black, premium leather
Stone Gray/Raven, premium leather
Titan Black, premium leather
Stone Gray/Raven, premium leather
Titan Black, premium leather
Exterior
Manganese Gray Metallic
Urano Gray
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Manganese Gray Metallic
Urano Gray
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Manganese Gray Metallic
Urano Gray
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Manganese Gray Metallic
Urano Gray
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl