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Audi A5 vs. Volkswagen Arteon

When comparing the Audi A5 to the Volkswagen Arteon, The Volkswagen Arteon has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A5 versus the Volkswagen Arteon, the Volkswagen Arteon is a better car than the Audi A5.

Audi A5 versus Volkswagen Arteon Pricing

For a new model, the Audi A5's price is between $51,387 and $60,758, with the Volkswagen Arteon priced between $43,675 and $52,541.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Audi A5’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Arteon base engine makes 300 horsepower. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. The Arteon is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Volkswagen Arteon, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Audi A5, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

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2023 Volkswagen Arteon

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$51,387 - $60,758

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

46.3%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$43,675 - $52,541

Used Asking Price:

$41,982 - $51,145

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

47.7%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.9 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

8 / 39

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

8 / 39

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

17 / 39

iSeeCars Rankings

10 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 13
13 / 13

Summary Review

Not yet available

Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Convertible

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI

Trim Levels

SE R-Line, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, SEL R-Line 4Motion

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

261 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque:

273 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 5350 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.082 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

24 / 32 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

367 / 490 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

25 / 33 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

435 / 574 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

50.7 inches

Cargo Space:

10.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

84.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.7 inches

Cargo Space:

27.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3682 lbs

Width:

79.9 inches

Height:

54 inches

Length:

184.9 inches

Wheelbase:

108.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3677 lbs

Width:

73.7 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

191.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

245/40R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

P245/45R18