The Volkswagen Arteon does 26 mpg combined (22.8 city, 31.5 highway), which works out to about $1,477 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Volkswagen Arteon burns a gallon every 26 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 462 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$17 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,983 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Volkswagen Arteon gives up 8.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 31.5 out there against 22.8 in town, a 38% drop worth $465 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 22.8 mpg | $1,684 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31.5 mpg | $1,219 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.7 mpg (38%) | 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. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Volkswagen Arteon get?
26 mpg combined on average — 22.8 in the city and 31.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2019–2024.
How much does a Volkswagen Arteon cost in fuel per year?
About $1,477 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,385 over five years, or 0.123 dollars a mile.
Which Arteon engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 26 mpg.
Is the Arteon good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Arteon figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Volkswagen Arteon is $2,983 against the $1,477 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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