The Arteon, which Volkswagen introduced in 2018, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. The Arteon provides exceptional fuel efficiency for its class, saving your wallet and the environment. The Arteon has technology that is now expected: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon is below average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon has a score of 75, implying a 0.048% chance of driver death (4.3% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.048% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.4862%, meaning the average driver has a 0.048% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.4862% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon is 3% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon is 5% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is less safe than many comparable cars.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 67 to 93. The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon is safer than the 2020 Cadillac CT5 and less safe than the 2020 Acura TLX, the 2020 Toyota Avalon, the 2020 Kia Stinger, the 2020 Nissan Maxima, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, the 2020 Volvo S60, the 2020 BMW 3 Series, and the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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