2024 Volkswagen Arteon: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2024 Volkswagen Arteon gets 25 miles per gallon combined.
How the Arteon ranks in its class
In the Large Cars class for 2024, the Arteon ranks 7th (tied with 1 other) of 16 for combined mileage (25 mpg), 7th (tied with 1 other) of 16 for yearly fuel cost ($3,100 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 7th (tied with 1 other) of 16 for tailpipe CO2 (361 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 24.5 mpg, costs $3,150 a year and puts out 362.5 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 113 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Arteon's best version, 19 other models get the same and 129 get less. The 2024 Arteon's cheapest version costs $3,100 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 146 cost less, 20 the same and 89 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 5 to 11 of 16)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2024 Kia K5 | 2024 K5 (4-cyl 1.6 L) | 31 | $2,000 | 293 |
| 6 | 2024 BMW 7 Series | 2024 740i Sedan | 28 | $2,750 | 317 |
| 7 | 2024 Genesis G80 | 2024 G80 AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 25 | $3,100 | 361 |
| 7 | 2024 Volkswagen ArteonThis car | 2024 Arteon 4motion | 25 | $3,100 | 361 |
| 9 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2024 S500 4matic | 24 | $3,200 | 364 |
| 10 | 2024 Audi A8 | 2024 A8 quattro | 22 | $3,500 | 400 |
| 11 | 2024 Genesis G90 | 2024 G90 AWD | 21 | $3,700 | 426 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Arteon 4motion, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 22 mpg city, 30 highway, 25 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Arteon version is $3,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Large Cars class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The G80 costs $2,224 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the G80 costs $11,120 less to fuel than the Arteon (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2024 Genesis G80
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- 2024 Audi A8
The Arteon against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Arteon (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Arteon | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Genesis G80 | 2024 G80 AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 25 mpg | $3,100 | same figure | same | - |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2024 S500 4matic | 24 mpg | $3,200 | 1 lower | $100 more a year | - |
| 2024 Audi A8 | 2024 A8 quattro | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 3 lower | $400 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Arteon 4motion | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-wheel | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,100 | 361 | cheapest |
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Arteon 4motion puts out 361 grams per mile.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Arteon 4motion: fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Arteon gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2020 | 25 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2021 | 25 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2022 | 28 mpg | 2 | 3 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2023 | 28 mpg | 2 | 3 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 25 mpg | 1 | this page |
Compared with the 2023 model: 2 versions were tested then and 1 now; the best figure went from 28 to 25 mpg (down 3).
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Arteon 4motion, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | no change |
1 2023 version has no match in 2024.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2024
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon (as ARTEON). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
Owner complaints, 2024
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon (as ARTEON). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon (as ARTEON). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Large Cars for 2024
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Arteon itself is at 25 mpg.
Other Volkswagen models of 2024
More Volkswagen models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2024 Volkswagen Arteon gets the best mileage?
The 2024 Arteon 4motion with 25 mpg combined (22 city, 30 highway).
How much does a 2024 Volkswagen Arteon cost to fuel for a year?
The 2024 Volkswagen Arteon costs between $3,100 and $3,100 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon rank among 2024 Large Cars models?
The 2024 Volkswagen Arteon is 7th of 16 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Honda Accord at 48 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 24.5 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Genesis G80 at 25 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at 24 mpg.
Did the Arteon change from 2023 to 2024?
The 2023 model had 2 tested versions and the 2024 model has 1. The best figure went from 28 to 25 mpg (down 3).
How did the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon?
No complaints were returned for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Arteon: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.