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2021 Volkswagen Arteon vs. 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Arteon and Golf GTI?

What we have here are two Hatchbacks from Volkswagen with some differences, such as the ground shadow size, market segment, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI, which is $8,300 less than the base MSRP of the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon. Also, the 2021 Arteon has a more powerful engine than the 2021 Golf GTI, and it gets 2.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the Arteon has a significantly larger body than the Golf GTI. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$36,995
$28,695
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/121
Horsepower
Horsepower
268 hp
228 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
32 MPG
32 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
25 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.7 in
70.8 in
Length
Length
191.4 in
168 in
Height
Height
56.5 in
57.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.7 in
103.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98 ft2
82.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.7 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.5 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
40.2 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
54.7 in
53.9 in

Costs

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800
$2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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