Volkswagen Arteon 2020– car dimensions: 4866 mm long, 1871 mm wide and 1462 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,660 kg. Braked towing is 2,200 kg.
The cabin features a digital cockpit and 8-inch touchscreen with App-Connect for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. Three-zone climate control keeps everyone comfortable. Adaptive cruise control, lane assist and front assist with city emergency braking come fitted across the range. Parking sensors are standard front and rear. Blind spot warning and a reversing camera with corner and trailer views appear on higher grades.
Boot space measures 565 litres with seats up and expands to 1632 litres when the 60/40 rear seats fold flat. The load length reaches over two metres to the front seats. An electrically operated tailgate with hands-free opening is available.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2200 kg on stronger engines such as the 200 PS TDI and R models, with unbraked limited to 750 kg. A factory towbar is offered across the range and includes a trailer view camera function. Payload varies by engine and equipment but typically sits around 500 kg. The car suits light work duties thanks to its long load bay and stable chassis, though no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed as standard.
The cabin offers generous rear legroom of over a metre and solid headroom, especially in the estate with its raised roof line. Front seats are supportive with multi-way power adjustment, heating and lumbar support as common fits. higher grades add ventilation plus driver massage and memory. An optional acoustic pack with laminated glass keeps noise low for refined long trips. Panoramic roof option floods the space with light while three-zone climate and digital cockpit complete a practical premium feel.
Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines available depending on market.
Flexible or fixed service intervals based on driving conditions, typically oil changes around 10,000 miles or up to 30,000 km/2 years.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2017 tests, applicable to Shooting Brake.
IIHS Good ratings across crashworthiness categories.
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, ABS, ESC, Front Assist AEB with pedestrian detection and Lane Assist.
Fuel options span efficient diesels, petrol TSI units and a plug-in hybrid in some markets. US figures for the 2.0 TSI show around 22 city/29 highway mpg FWD or slightly lower with AWD. European WLTP combined figures vary by engine but support mixed driving without extremes. Premium unleaded is recommended for higher-output petrols.
Servicing follows VW LongLife or fixed regimes. Oil and filter changes plus inspections occur at intervals set by the onboard computer or schedule, often near 10,000 miles or 15,000-30,000 km and 12-24 months. Service plans covering early intervals are offered. brake fluid and pollen filters typically swap every two years.
Safety centres on a strong body structure with ultra-high-strength steel in key areas plus eight airbags standard. Active systems like autonomous emergency braking, stability control, tyre pressure monitoring and optional blind-spot or 360-degree cameras are widely available. The 2017 five-star Euro NCAP result covers adult, child and pedestrian protection well and extends to the estate.
Keeping the car is straightforward with a large dealer network and available maintenance packages. Warranty is typically three years/60,000 miles in Europe or four years/50,000 miles in the US with complimentary early services in some regions. Routine care focuses on scheduled intervals and standard fluids without unusual demands.
Length 4866 mm, Width 1871 mm, Height 1462 mm, Wheelbase 2835 mm (Arteon 2020 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW UK press dimensions PDF and Arteon/Shooting Brake press pack, cataloge.eu.