Volkswagen Arteon 2017–2020 car dimensions: 4862 mm long, 1871 mm wide and 1450 mm high. Braked towing is 2,200 kg.
The cabin offers a spacious five-seat layout with good head and legroom thanks to the long wheelbase. Standard equipment includes an 8-inch touchscreen with App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone Climatronic climate control, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, Lane Assist and Front Assist with city emergency braking. Blind spot warning via Side Assist and a reversing camera are available on higher trims or as options.
Boot space measures 563 litres with seats up, expanding to 1557 litres when the rear seats fold. The large hatch makes loading easy for a fastback.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 2200 kg depending on engine, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload is around 600 kg.
The cabin feels roomy and refined for a fastback, with long wheelbase delivering strong front and rear legroom plus a 563-litre boot. Higher grades bring Nappa leather, 3-zone Climatronic air conditioning and ambient lighting. Driver ergoComfort seats offer electric adjustment as standard on Elegance and R-Line, with optional multi-way power, massage and climate (ventilated) versions available. Optional panoramic roof and acoustic laminated front glass further quiet the cabin on long trips.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2017 test).
Standard Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and pedestrian detection, Lane Assist, active bonnet and multi-airbag setup including knee and curtain bags.
Service choice of fixed or flexible intervals. flexible oil change up to maximum 20,000 miles or 24 months.
Diesels use SCR with AdBlue top-up required.
3-year/60,000-mile warranty plus longer paint and body protection cover on UK-market cars.
Petrol TSI and diesel TDI engines cover a wide power range, with the more powerful units paired to DSG and often 4MOTION. Diesels need AdBlue. Official combined figures vary by engine and gearbox. real-world use depends on driving style and options such as larger wheels.
Owners choose fixed or flexible servicing. Fixed runs oil changes every year or 10,000 miles. Flexible extends oil intervals according to the onboard computer up to 20,000 miles or two years. Inspection services follow a separate schedule. Authorised workshops handle the work and reset the service display.
The car scored five Euro NCAP stars in 2017 with high adult and pedestrian scores. Standard equipment includes Front Assist area monitoring with autonomous emergency braking (including pedestrians), Lane Assist, multi-collision braking logic, an active pedestrian bonnet and a full set of airbags. Optional packs add further assistance such as adaptive cruise with predictive functions.
Keeping the car is straightforward with the long service options and comprehensive standard safety kit. Regular AdBlue checks on diesels and adherence to the chosen service regime keep running costs predictable. The spacious, practical hatch layout and solid build support everyday ownership.
Length 4862 mm, Width 1871 mm, Height 1450 mm, Wheelbase 2837 mm (Arteon 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.