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2022 Volkswagen Arteon Trims Comparison

2022 Arteon trim level differences

Sized to easily accommodate a family of four, the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon is available in SE R-Line, SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line trim levels. Each one has a 300-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine bolted to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The SE R-Line has front-wheel drive, while the SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line have standard all-wheel drive. Highlights from the standard equipment lists include:

SE R-Line
The SE R-Line includes numerous features, such as:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers
  • LED headlights
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Triple-zone automatic climate control
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • 12-way power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
  • Satellite radio
  • Connected services
  • In-car Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Wireless smartphone charging

The Arteon SE R-Line also comes with several safety features, including:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

SEL R-Line
Besides standard all-wheel drive, the SEL R-Line has:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Remote engine start

Starting with SEL R-Line trim, the Arteon includes the full collection of IQ.Drive safety features. This package includes:

  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Volkswagen and the car in front and can also react to traffic signs and set speed)

SEL Premium R-Line
The top-of-the-line version of the Arteon includes everything above, plus:

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Massaging driver's seat
  • Rear-seat climate controls
  • Heated rear seats
  • Rear USB-C charge port
  • Harman Kardon premium sound system
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Arteon and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Which 2022 Arteon trim does Edmunds recommend?

Any version of the 2022 Arteon is appealing, but our favorite one is the SEL R-Line. It includes all-wheel drive, it has a nicer interior, and it features all of the IQ.Drive safety package's bells and whistles.

Compare 2022 Arteon trims side-by-side

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Rutland, ND
Vehicle
Arteon SE R-Line
Arteon SEL R-Line
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line
Vehicle
SE R-Line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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SEL Premium R-Line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
245/45R18
245/40R19
245/35R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 34 / 28 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
418 / 592 miles
383 / 522 miles
383 / 522 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,653 lb.
3,935 lb.
3,935 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
Height
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
Length
191.5 in.
191.5 in.
191.5 in.
Wheelbase
111.9 in.
111.9 in.
111.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
27.2 cu. ft.
27.2 cu. ft.
27.2 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
56.2 cu. ft.
56.2 cu. ft.
56.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.7 in.
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.0 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
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

True Cost to Own®
$41,595
$46,256
$47,615
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.55
$0.62
$0.63
Depreciation
$12,464
$14,140
$15,079
Financing
$4,237
$4,766
$5,096
Taxes & Fees
$1,616
$1,759
$1,849
Fuel
$10,558
$11,818
$11,818
Insurance
$4,901
$5,453
$5,453
Maintenance
$5,177
$5,414
$5,414
Repairs
$2,642
$2,906
$2,906
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, leatherette
Moonrock Gray/Black, leatherette
Titan Black, premium leather
Mistral Gray/Raven, premium leather
Titan Black, premium leather
Mistral Gray/Raven, premium leather
Exterior
Kings Red Metallic
Moonstone Gray
Lapiz Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Kings Red Metallic
Moonstone Gray
Lapiz Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Kings Red Metallic
Moonstone Gray
Lapiz Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl