2024 Audi A6 vs. 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi A6

2024 Audi
A6

MSRP*: $58,100 to $62,600
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Picture of the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon

2023 Volkswagen
Arteon

MSRP*: $43,010 to $50,175
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 300-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 261 - 335 hp 300 hp
Exterior Length 194.4 in 191.5 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 73.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 38.0 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 37.7 - 37.9 in
Rear 37.0 - 37.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Arteon than the Audi A6, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Audi A6 and the Volkswagen Arteon in the front seats.

Convenience
The Audi A6 will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Arteon, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi A6 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Arteon.

Dimensions
The Audi A6 is about the same width as the Volkswagen Arteon. When looking at overall length, the Audi A6 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Arteon.

Handling
The Audi A6 has about the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Arteon, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi A6 has less horsepower than the Volkswagen Arteon, so it will probably be somewhat slower.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Audi A6 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Arteon.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Audi A6 and the Volkswagen Arteon.