2021 Volkswagen Arteon mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
25mpg
- 22 city, 32 highway.
- 1 mpg below the median of 81 sedans (2021).
- 4 trims: 24 to 25 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | 18.2 | 455 | $1,536 |
| SEL R-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | 18.2 | 455 | $1,536 |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | 18.3 | 439 | $1,600 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | 18.3 | 439 | $1,600 |
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 25 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,536
- Per month
- $128
- Per mile
- 12.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $58.24
- Top trim: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD. $1,600 a year. $64 more than the SE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.1 | $10.00 |
| 300 miles | 9.4 | $30.00 |
| 500 miles | 15.6 | $50.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 31.3 | $100 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $111
- Per year
- $1,331
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 25 mpg good? Yes. Beats 58% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | SE FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | 26 mpg |
| 2021 Nissan Maxima | SV FWD | 24 mpg |
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | 18 mpg |
| 2021 INFINITI Q50 | PURE RWD | 23 mpg |
| 2021 Acura TLX | FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 29 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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