Between its classic look and modern performance, the new Volkswagen Arteon delivers a unique premium driving experience. Commuters from Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, TX admire the VW Arteon for being a masterstroke of sophistication, but how does this half sculpture, half automobile compare to other new cars like the Audi A5 Sportback, the Acura TLX, and the Kia Stinger? Principle Volkswagen of Grapevine compares the Volkswagen Arteon to the competition so Fort Worth, TX car buyers leave with the car they can trust.
Performance: VW Arteon vs. the Competition
Fuel Economy
Favored for Fort Worth, TX commuters, the Volkswagen Arteon earns 34 highway miles per gallon, matching the Audi A5 Sportback and topping both the Kia Stinger (32 mpg) and the Acura TLX (31 mpg). Kia Stinger models powered by a V6 engine only earn 18/25 (city/highway) miles per gallon. The Volkswagen Arteon is rated for 25 city miles per gallon when you travel in stop-and-go traffic or through the streets near the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Engines
Powered by a 2.0-liter TSI® turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, the Volkswagen Arteon achieves 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The Acura TLX's base model uses the same engine but only musters 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged TFSI® engine in the Audi A5 Sportback only outputs 201 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. Only GT2 models for the Kia Stinger have a V6 engine. Most Kia Stinger sedans deliver 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque through a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine.
Performance Features
Both the Acura TLX and the Kia Stinger offer AWD, but it's generic with no exclusive system. Have more confidence driving around Fort Worth, TX in any condition with the Volkswagen Arteon's 4MOTION® all-wheel drive, comparable to quattro® all-wheel drive in the Audi A5 Sportback.
The TLX and Stinger fail to offer unique performance handling features as advanced as the Volkswagen Arteon, which gives Arlington, TX drivers access to DCC adaptive chassis control and the XDS® Cross Differential System. Shift with confidence through DFW traffic around Fort Worth, TX with the 7-speed DSG® automatic transmission in the VW Arteon, matching the 7-speed S tronic® automatic transmission in the Audi A5 Sportback.
Space: VW Arteon vs. the Competition
Headed from Arlington, TX to Fort Worth, TX or another DFW destination with your Volkswagen Arteon? There's more room to relax inside Volkswagen's sedan. The 96.5 cubic feet of passenger volume tops the Acura TLX at 93.4 cubic feet, as does rear legroom. With 40.2 inches of legroom, the Volkswagen Arteon provides comfort for all five passengers, compared to the Acura TLX at 34.9 inches. The same case can be made against the Kia Stinger, which only offers 36.4 inches of rear legroom.
Have more belongings than passengers? Drivers from Fort Worth, TX will find more space inside the Volkswagen Arteon, which offers 27 cubic feet of cargo space. The Audi A5 Sportback provides 22 cubic feet, and the Acura TLX only has a 13.5 cubic-foot trunk. The Kia Stinger can expand to 41 cubic feet of cargo space, but the Volkswagen Arteon's 60/40 split rear seat allows Arlington, TX drivers to access a total cargo capacity of 56 cubic feet. These other new cars can't match the VW Arteon's removable deck cover that allows long items to pass through the cabin.
Tech: VW Arteon vs. the Competition
The A5 Sportback features Audi virtual cockpit plus to match VW Digital Cockpit Pro in the Arteon. These customizable digital instrument clusters give Fort Worth, TX commuters access to vital information in real-time. VW Digital Cockpit Pro in the Arteon has a 10-inch display and gives Arlington, TX drivers access to 21 viewing options. There's no matching feature in the Kia Stinger or Acura TLX.
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ integration is included with all four of these new cars. The VW Arteon has an 8-inch color touchscreen labeled Discover Media that's much more intuitive than the outdated infotainment touchpad in the Acura TLX.
Test Drive a New Volkswagen Arteon Near Fort Worth, TX
Visit your Volkswagen dealer near Fort Worth, TX to take a test drive in a new VW Arteon sedan. It won't take long for Arlington, TX car buyers to realize the Volkswagen Arteon is the top choice. Explore options to buy or lease this new Volkswagen sedan near Fort Worth, TX at Principle Volkswagen of Grapevine.