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2019 Volkswagen Arteon vs 2018 Volkswagen Passat

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is a vehicle that offers modern art that you can feel, and its guaranteed to turn heads and capture attention no matter where you drive! This exceptional vehicle is packed full of amazing interior features and systems, which is no surprise given Volkswagen’s history of amazing technology systems! However, this great vehicle isn’t without its competition, and often older models might be a better deal!

Some interested parties might be also interested in the 2018 Volkswagen Passat, another excellent VW vehicle, and be torn between them! Thankfully, we at Elgin VW are experts in all things Volkswagen, and know a thing or two about comparing vehicles! Look below to see how the new Volkswagen Arteon and the Volkswagen Passat compare!

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2019 Volkswagen Arteon vs 2018 Volkswagen Passat
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Vs 2018 Volkswagen Passat
268 Horsepower Performance 174 Horsepower
2.0-liter Turbocharged four-cylinder Engine 2.0-liter Turbocharged four-cylinder (w/available 3.6-liter V6)
8-Speed Automatic Transmission System 6-Speed Automatic
Optional All-Wheel Drive No

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As seen from the chart above, the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has the clear edge in just about every category that we’ve compared them in. The new Volkswagen Areton offers more base engine power, 268 horsepower compared to 174 horsepower, even if they both have the 2.0-liter Turbocharged four-cylinder engine as a base. The new 2019 Volkswagen Arteon also has a stronger transmission system, an 8-speed automatic transmission compared to the 6-speed automatic transmission.

Additionally, the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon also features an available all-wheel-drive system, which the 2018 Volkswagen Passat does not offer, even as an available option. This means that you get better performance, even when you encounter the roughest terrain. Overall, between these two great vehicles, the new 2019 Volkswagen Arteon takes the lead.

So, if you’re looking for a vehicle that offers a ton of amazing performance and power, look no further than the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon! The new Arteon offers a great transmission, an amazing all-wheel-drive system, and a strong engine that is guaranteed to please! Contact us at Elgin VW today to learn more!

2019 Volkswagen Arteon front view
2019 Volkswagen Arteon dash and wheel
2019 Volkswagen Arteon touch screen
2019 Volkswagen Arteon side view of front