Volkswagen Arteon 2018 vs BMW 6 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 99 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Arteon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Arteon consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Arteon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Arteon 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: | 563 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Arteon has 47 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| 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`080 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 27 400 | |
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