Volkswagen Arteon 2019 vs BMW 6 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 268 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 19 HP more power than BMW 6 series, but torque is 50 NM less than BMW 6 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.0 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Arteon consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Arteon could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Arteon) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 6 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.54 m | |
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Volkswagen Arteon is smaller. Volkswagen Arteon is 23 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Arteon is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 770 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1557 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Arteon has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 6 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Arteon is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Volkswagen Arteon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 27 200 | |
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