Audi S3 vs Volkswagen Arteon (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$730

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

S3 Premium AWD vs Arteon SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD
Measure	S3	Arteon	Winner
MSRP + destination	$48,495	$49,225	About the same
Horsepower	306 hp	300 hp	S3
Torque	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	26 mpg	25 mpg	S3
Cargo, max	8.3 cu ft	27.2 cu ft	Arteon
Cargo, seats up	8.3 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	35.2 in	40.2 in	Arteon
Front legroom	41.2 in	41.2 in	About the same
Length	177.3 in	191.5 in	Not scored
Width	71.5 in	73.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,538 lb	3,618 lb to 3,929 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	4.5 s tested	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
S3 Premium AWD $47,400	Arteon SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $47,875	$475
Arteon SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $47,875	S3 Premium Plus AWD $47,400	$475

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Arteon wins.

S3 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.