2019 Volkswagen Arteon Arteon SE R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL is a front-wheel-drive, four-door fastback sedan classified by the EPA as a large car, seating five passengers with a split-bench rear seat and bucket front seats. Its curb weight is 3655 pounds, and it has a wheelbase of 111.7 inches, exterior length of 191.4 inches, width of 73.7 inches, and height of 56.5 inches. Front leg room measures 41.2 inches, second-row leg room is 40.2 inches, front head room is 37.7 inches, and second-row head room is 37 inches.

The powertrain consists of a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four gasoline engine producing 268 hp at 5500 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1950 rpm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission featuring a final drive axle ratio of 3.53. Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, with a 17.4-gallon fuel tank enabling a range of 539.4 miles. Safety includes electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, auto emergency braking, and a backup camera. The infotainment system has an 8-inch touchscreen, eight speakers, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink.

The basic warranty covers 6 years or 72,000 miles, the corrosion warranty spans 7 years or 100,000 miles, and roadside assistance lasts 3 years or 36,000 miles. Exterior features include LED headlamps and taillamps, body-colored bumpers and door handles, chrome grille, and 18-inch aluminum wheels with P245/45HR18 all-season tires.