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2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 23–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 large car configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon at a glance
The 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 23–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,890 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2022 and 2023.
2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,890–$3,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,900–$3,210 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 24–25 MPG | $3,150–$3,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 23–25 MPG | $3,210–$3,430 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 23–25 MPG | $3,180–$3,560 | First year |
What the 2023 Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$241
$2,890 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.82
Per 100 miles
$19.27
Five years
$14,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$20more a year
Class median $2,870 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Volkswagen Arteon MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,900 to $2,890, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,890 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,150 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Volkswagen Arteon MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,900–$3,210/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 28 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,150 to $2,900, $250 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,900 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,210 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Volkswagen Arteon MPG
24–25 MPG · $3,150–$3,350/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,210 to $3,150, $60 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | $3,150 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | $3,350 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Volkswagen Arteon MPG
23–25 MPG · $3,210–$3,430/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,180 to $3,210, $30 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,210 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,430 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Volkswagen Arteon MPG
23–25 MPG · $3,180–$3,560/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,180 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,560 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,440 in California and $2,500 in Texas, a $940 difference.
- California $3,440
- Washington $3,240
- New York $2,850
- Florida $2,630
- Texas $2,500
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 large car models.
Generations
- 2019-2023 (2019)
- 2024
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon get?
EPA rates the 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon at 23–28 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon?
The Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Volkswagen Arteon per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,890 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,890–$3,150 a year. That is a $260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Volkswagen Arteon 100 miles?
About $19.27 per 100 miles for the Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.27 and $21.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 25 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon compare with other large car configurations?
The Arteon 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,890 a year to fuel, $20 more than the class median of $2,870, and less than 5 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 94 rated large car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,900 to $2,890, $10 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2023 against 2 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon for that year.