Powertrain
The new Arteon is launching with a range of six turbocharged direct-injection engines. All are four-cylinder units: the entry-level petrol (TSI) and diesel (TDI) engines each develop 148 horsepower. The most powerful TSI gasoline engine delivers 276 hp, while the most powerful TDI produces 236 hp.
All the engines, except the 148-hp TSI in Germany, can be combined with a DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. For the TSI, the DSG is standard for the 188-hp engine and above. In the case of the TDI, it is fitted as standard with the 236-hp version. The most powerful TSI and TDI models also have 4Motion all-wheel drive as standard, while this is available as an option for the 188-hp TDI. All other models have front-wheel drive.
NEDC fuel consumption for the 276-hp gasoline engine is: 25.6 mpg on the urban cycle, 38.6 mpg on the extraurban cycle, and a combined rating of 32.2 mpg.
The Arteon's engines in summary:
Gasoline Output Gearbox / Drive system
1.5 TSI Evo 110 kW / 148 hp 6-speed / optional 7-speed DSG (DSG not in Germany)
2.0 TSI 140 kW / 188 hp 7-speed DSG
2.0 TSI 206 kW / 276 hp 7-speed DSG plus 4Motion
Diesel Output Gearbox / Drive system
2.0 TDI 110 kW / 148 hp 6-speed / optional 7-speed DSG
2.0 TDI 140 kW / 188 hp 6-speed / optional 7-speed DSG / optional 4Motion
2.0 TDI 176 kW / 236 hp 7-speed DSG plus 4Motion