Against 455 other 4-cyl cars rated 2022–2024, the Arteon trails their 26.7 mpg average by 1.7 mpg, about $98 a year.
Every Volkswagen Arteon engine, compared
The Volkswagen Arteon was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 22.8 / 31.5 | 2019–2024 | $1,477 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Charger gets 21 mpg, the Kia K5 30.7 mpg and the Porsche Panamera 20 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2024 Arteon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2022–2024 | +$98 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,983 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Volkswagen Arteon gives up 8 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 22 in the city, $465 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Arteon changed over the years
The Arteon peaked in 2023 at 28 mpg (25 city, 33 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2024 at 25 — 3 mpg apart, or $165 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 25. The 2024 model loses 3 mpg against 28 for the 2023.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2023 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2022 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2021 | 22 / 32 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2020 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2019 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Volkswagen Arteon — 1 engine across 2019–2024. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,983. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon get?
25 mpg combined, 22 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2019 the Arteon has averaged 26 mpg.
Is the 2024 Arteon more efficient than the 2023?
No: 25 against 28 mpg combined, about $165 a year more to run.
Which Arteon year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 28 mpg combined (25 city, 33 highway).
Does the Arteon get better gas mileage than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: 25 mpg for the 2024 Arteon against 21 for the 2023 Dodge Charger, about $293 a year less to run.
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