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2021 Volkswagen Arteon AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD vs SEL R-Line FWD

AWD adds $1,800. Costs $64 more a year in fuel.

$2,184more over 6 years

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SEL R-Line FWDSEL R-Line 4Motion AWDPriceFWD$41,595AWD$43,395Fuel a yearFWD$1,536AWD$1,600Total over 6 yearsFWD$50,811AWD$52,995
Blue: SEL R-Line FWD. Orange: SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD.

AWD and FWD pair

2021 Volkswagen Arteon AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
SEL R-Line FWD
SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD
$41,595
$43,395
$1,80025 mpg
24 mpg
$1,536
$1,600
$2,184N/A

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked