The Volkswagen Arteon, introduced in 2017 as a successor to the CC, is a premium mid-size car designed to offer a more upscale alternative in its segment.
Production of the sedan ended in 2024, with the wagon continuing until 2026.
From 2019 to 2024, the Arteon featured a 2.0L turbocharged engine, with power output increasing from 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque in 2021 to 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque in 2024.
Available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the top trims utilized Volkswagen's 4MOTION AWD system paired with a 7-speed auto-shift manual transmission for enhanced performance.
This progression highlights the Arteon's focus on delivering robust power and versatility.
Scroll down to see the horsepower and torque data below.
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2024 Volkswagen Arteon2024 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower
The 2024 Volkswagen Arteon is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, with consistent output across configurations.
It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.
2024 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL R-Line 4MOTION Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2023 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon is equipped with a 2.0L engine that produces a consistent 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque across its configurations.
It features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.
2023 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL RLine 4MOTION Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| SE RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2022 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower
The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon is equipped with a 2.0L engine that produces a consistent 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque across its configurations.
It features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.
2022 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL RLine 4MOTION Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| SE RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
300 hp @ 5,350 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2021 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower
The Volkswagen Arteon is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing a consistent 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2021 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Premium RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2020 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower
The Volkswagen Arteon is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.
It features an 8-speed automatic transmission and is available in both all-wheel drive (AWD) and front-wheel drive (FWD) configurations.
2020 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Premium RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2020 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SE Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL RLine |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL RLine 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2020 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower
The Volkswagen Arteon is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.
It features an 8-speed automatic transmission and is available in both all-wheel drive (AWD) and front-wheel drive (FWD) configurations.
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Premium RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Premium Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SE RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE RLine Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL RLine w/ 20" Wheels |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL RLine |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL RLine 4MOTION w/ 20" Wheels |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL RLine 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION w/ 20" Wheels |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL Premium 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SEL |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE RLine w/ 20" Wheels |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE RLine |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE RLine 4MOTION w/ 20" Wheels |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE RLine 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SE 4MOTION |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
268 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
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