2018 Volkswagen Arteon

GermanyDieselAWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2018
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Arteon
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
Type 3H
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 TDI DPF SCR 4Motion DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
240 hp
Power (kW)
176 kW
Torque
500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
0–60 mph
6.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.5 seconds
Displacement
1,968 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,862 mm (191.4 in)
Width
1,871 mm (73.7 in)
Height
1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,837 mm (111.7 in)
Curb weight
1,805 kg (3,979 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,750 - 2,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.9 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
95.5 mm (3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
15.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Twin-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
120,000 km (74,565 mi)
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Fuel Filter
90,000 km (55,923 mi)
Brake Fluid
3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission, Fluid
60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Transmission, Fluid Filter
60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
Front
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
312 mm (12.3 in)
Width
25 mm (1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
300 mm (11.8 in)
Width
12 mm (0.5 in)
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
66 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6d -TEMP-EVAP-ISC
Emission Class
B
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Particle Filter
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Emission › Emission Control
Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR)
Yes
Emission › Emission Control › Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR)
Tank Volume (DEF)
16 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
6.8 - 7.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.1 - 5.3 litres / 100 km
Combined
5.7 - 5.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
149 - 155 g/km

Performance

Acceleration
0-80 km/h
4.3 sec
Drag Coefficient
0.3

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,127 mm (83.7 in)
Track, Front
1,587 - 1,591 mm (62.5 - 62.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,577 - 1,581 mm (62.1 - 62.2 in)
Overhang, Front
909 mm (35.8 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,112 mm (43.8 in)
Turning Circle
11.9 m
Ground Clearance
138 mm (5.4 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
975 - 1,008 mm (38.4 - 39.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
940 mm (37.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,481 mm (58.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,360 kg (5,203 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
458 - 630 kg (1,010 - 1,389 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
90 kg (198 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,210 kg (2,668 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback (Fastback)
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Soft Close
Optional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
Automatic Anti-glare
  • Driver side
  • Passenger side
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
4
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Heated Water Tank
Optional
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Noise Reducing Windows
Optional
Sun Visors
Optional
Frameless Windows
  • First Row
  • Second Row
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Noise Reducing Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Fix Points
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Main Beam Assist
  • Adaptive Headlights
  • Dynamic Cornering Lights
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
  • Headlight Washers
Cornering Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
LED
Special Features
Dynamic Turn Signal
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic)

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Optional
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
500 g
Connectivity
Radio
FM
Media Format
  • CD
  • MP3
  • WMA
App-Connect
MirrorLink
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Cellular Network
Optional
WiFi
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
Memory Card Reader
SD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
USB
USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
Connectivity › App-Connect
Android Auto
Optional
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network
4G
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network › 4G
3G
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Footwell
Lights › Guide Light
Door Handles
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
230V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Dashboard
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 230V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Optional
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
13.6 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
  • Resume
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Motion Activated
Automatic Close
Yes
Cover
Sliding (Manual)
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
563 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,557 litres
Depth
1,181 mm (46.5 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
2,092 mm (82.4 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,005 mm (39.6 in)
Opening Width
969 mm (38.1 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
2,172 mm (85.5 in)
Sill Height
713 mm (28.1 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional

Design

Transmission Knob Material
Leather

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
  • Alcantara
  • Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Yes
Massage
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Front Seats › Massage
Driver
Optional
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
From Trunk
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Sides
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
Optional
Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Driving Mode Selection
Comfort
Optional
Eco
Optional
Normal
Optional
Sport
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Yes
Speed Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Yes
Parking Assist
Yes
Sign Assist
Optional
Traffic Light Recognition
Yes
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Pedestrian
Yes
City
Yes
Inter-urban
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Night Vision
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Active Bonnet
Yes
Active Headrests
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Electrical
Optional

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2017
Adult Occupant
96 %
Child Occupant
85 %
Vulnerable Road Users
85 %
Safety Assist
82 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2017
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
36.8 /38
Frontal Impact
15.6 /16
Lateral Impact
15.9 /16
Rear Impact
2.3 /4
Protection
96 %
Protection
36.8
Full Width
7.67
Frontal Offset
7.87
Side Impact
8
Pole
7.87
Whiplash Protection (Front)
2.35
AEB (City)
3
Child Occupant
Total Points
42 /49
Crash Test Performance
  • 15
  • 8 /16
Safety Features
7 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Protection
85 %
Protection
42.1
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
36.1 /49
Pedestrian
  • 19
  • 6
  • 6
AEB Pedestrian
5.1 /9
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
1.5 /3
Lane Support (points)
2.7 /4
Safety Assist
74 %
Safety Assist
8.9
Speed Assistance System
1.5
Seat Belt Reminders
2
Lane Support System
2.7
AEB (Interurban)
2.7
Pedestrian
Protection
85 %
Protection
36.1
IIHS
Test Year
2020
Award
Top Safety Pick
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Good
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Superior
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-pedestrian
Advanced
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Trunk
Inside Sill
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W3W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

ACRISS

Type
4-5 Doors (D)

Awards

Golden Steering Wheel
Middle and Luxury
2017

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