How much does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon cost?

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon has a starting MSRP of $36,995, ranging up to $46,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $36,995; SEL R-Line from $41,595; SEL Premium R-Line from $46,995.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon have?

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon offers up to 56.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon come in?

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is available in 3 trims (4 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

3 trims · 4 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$36,995 – $46,995

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on SE

Total price (SE MSRP)

$36,995

Typical monthly

$733/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Volkswagen Arteon trims

SE
MSRP
$36,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/32
Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
56.2
Max towing
—
SEL R-Line FWD
MSRP
$41,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/32
Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
56.2
Max towing
—
SEL R-Line AWD
MSRP
$43,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/31
Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
56.2
Max towing
—
SEL Premium R-Line
MSRP
$46,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/31
Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
56.2
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Volkswagen Arteon trim specifications
Spec	SE	SEL R-Line FWD	SEL R-Line AWD	SEL Premium R-Line
MSRP	$36,995	$41,595	$43,395	$46,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/32	22/32	20/31	20/31
Horsepower	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	56.2	56.2	56.2	56.2
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: SEgas
SEL R-Line FWDgas
SEL R-Line AWDgas
SEL Premium R-Linegas
Fuel type: SEpremium unleaded (required)
SEL R-Line FWDpremium unleaded (required)
SEL R-Line AWDpremium unleaded (required)
SEL Premium R-Linepremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: SEI4
SEL R-Line FWDI4
SEL R-Line AWDI4
SEL Premium R-LineI4
Displacement: SE2 L
SEL R-Line FWD2 L
SEL R-Line AWD2 L
SEL Premium R-Line2 L
Horsepower: SE268 hp
SEL R-Line FWD268 hp
SEL R-Line AWD268 hp
SEL Premium R-Line268 hp
Torque: SE258 lb-ft
SEL R-Line FWD258 lb-ft
SEL R-Line AWD258 lb-ft
SEL Premium R-Line258 lb-ft
Transmission: SE8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL R-Line FWD8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL R-Line AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
SEL Premium R-Line8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: SEfront wheel drive
SEL R-Line FWDfront wheel drive
SEL R-Line AWDall wheel drive
SEL Premium R-Lineall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SEHatchback
SEL R-Line FWDHatchback
SEL R-Line AWDHatchback
SEL Premium R-LineHatchback
Doors: SE5
SEL R-Line FWD5
SEL R-Line AWD5
SEL Premium R-Line5
Seating: SE5
SEL R-Line FWD5
SEL R-Line AWD5
SEL Premium R-Line5
Length: SE191.6 in
SEL R-Line FWD191.6 in
SEL R-Line AWD191.6 in
SEL Premium R-Line191.6 in
Width: SE73.7 in
SEL R-Line FWD73.7 in
SEL R-Line AWD73.7 in
SEL Premium R-Line73.7 in
Height: SE56.9 in
SEL R-Line FWD56.9 in
SEL R-Line AWD56.9 in
SEL Premium R-Line56.9 in
Wheelbase: SE111.9 in
SEL R-Line FWD111.9 in
SEL R-Line AWD111.9 in
SEL Premium R-Line111.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE27.2 cu ft
SEL R-Line FWD27.2 cu ft
SEL R-Line AWD27.2 cu ft
SEL Premium R-Line27.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: SE56.2 cu ft
SEL R-Line FWD56.2 cu ft
SEL R-Line AWD56.2 cu ft
SEL Premium R-Line56.2 cu ft
Max payload: SE904 lbs
SEL R-Line FWD904 lbs
SEL R-Line AWD904 lbs
SEL Premium R-Line904 lbs
Curb weight: SE3,686 lbs
SEL R-Line FWD3,686 lbs
SEL R-Line AWD3,955 lbs
SEL Premium R-Line3,955 lbs
Fuel tank: SE18.2 gal
SEL R-Line FWD18.2 gal
SEL R-Line AWD18.3 gal
SEL Premium R-Line18.3 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE25
SEL R-Line FWD25
SEL R-Line AWD24
SEL Premium R-Line24
City MPG: SE22
SEL R-Line FWD22
SEL R-Line AWD20
SEL Premium R-Line20
Highway MPG: SE32
SEL R-Line FWD32
SEL R-Line AWD31
SEL Premium R-Line31

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SE	SEL R-Line FWD	SEL R-Line AWD	SEL Premium R-Line
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	191.6 in	191.6 in	191.6 in	191.6 in
Width	73.7 in	73.7 in	73.7 in	73.7 in
Height	56.9 in	56.9 in	56.9 in	56.9 in
Wheelbase	111.9 in	111.9 in	111.9 in	111.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	27.2 cu ft	27.2 cu ft	27.2 cu ft	27.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	56.2 cu ft	56.2 cu ft	56.2 cu ft	56.2 cu ft
Max payload	904 lbs	904 lbs	904 lbs	904 lbs
Curb weight	3,686 lbs	3,686 lbs	3,955 lbs	3,955 lbs
Fuel tank	18.2 gal	18.2 gal	18.3 gal	18.3 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	25	25	24	24
City MPG	22	22	20	20
Highway MPG	32	32	31	31

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2021 Volkswagen Arteon FAQ

How much does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon cost?: The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon has a starting MSRP of $36,995, ranging up to $46,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $36,995; SEL R-Line from $41,595; SEL Premium R-Line from $46,995.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?: The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon have?: The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon offers up to 56.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon come in?: The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is available in 3 trims (4 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.