Volkswagen Arteon (3H) or Volkswagen Passat B9?

2017–present vs 2023–present · Liftback/Wagon vs Wagon

In short

Length: Arteon (3H) 4,866 mm, Passat B9 4,917 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Arteon (3H) 565 l, Passat B9 690 l.
Lowest consumption: Arteon (3H) 1.6 l/100 km, Passat B9 0.4 l/100 km.
Power: Arteon (3H) 110–235 kW, Passat B9 90–200 kW.
Standard equipment: Arteon (3H) 28 items (Basis), Passat B9 27 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Arteon (3H)2017–present · 12 engines · Basis, Elegance, R-Line, BusinessSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B92023–present · 8 engines · Basis, Business, Elegance, R-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Arteon (3H)2017–presentno listings	Volkswagen Passat B92023–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,862 mm–4,866 mm	Length4,917 mm
Width	Width1,871 mm	Width1,852 mm
Height	Height1,450 mm–1,462 mm	Height1,506 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,841 mm	Wheelbase2,841 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance128 mm–136 mm	Ground clearance133 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l–565 l	Trunk volume510 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,505 kg–1,786 kg	Curb weight1,575 kg–1,800 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–66 l	Fuel tank45 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–present	Production years2023–present
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines8
Power	Power110–235 kW (150–320 hp)	Power90–200 kW (122–272 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid 218 DSG	Lowest consumption0.4 l/100 km · 1.5 eHybrid 204
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.0 TSI 265 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Basis	Items in the base trim27 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · R-Line	Items in the top trim43 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Arteon (3H) or Volkswagen Passat B9?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B9 4,917 mm, Volkswagen Arteon (3H) 4,866 mm (a 51 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,841 vs 2,841 mm. Boot: 690 vs 565 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Arteon (3H) or Volkswagen Passat B9?

The most frugal Volkswagen Arteon (3H) uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid 218 DSG); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B9 0.4 l/100 km (1.5 eHybrid 204).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Arteon (3H) or Volkswagen Passat B9?

The strongest Volkswagen Arteon (3H) makes 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B9 200 kW (272 hp) (1.5 eHybrid 272).

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