Volkswagen Arteon 2018 review - is it better than an Audi?

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The Volkswagen Arteon is the car which the German brand  hopes will lift it into the premium segment. The swoopy styling will set the standard for future VWs, but under the skin it’s all familiar - the platform is shared with the Passat. So does the stylish frock make the Arteon worth considering over an Audi A5 Sportback or a BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe? Find out in my detailed review, where I comment on its quality, take a look at its tech, and work out if it feels expensive enough from behind the wheel.

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[Drum]

"I've got a sound meter on my phone, I'm going to shut up a second to see if I can get a reading"

*Talks through the sound level check*

[davvy]

Looks like Matt hit the gym before this video!

[southcoastbiker]

Hey Matt, I think you're the best car reviewer type guy. You should be on mainstream tv, you are brilliant.

[eyeCU]

This car is definitely a winner in my book. What a cool style! If I could afford it, I wouldn't think twice!

[etbadaboum]

Sharp exterior, smart interior. Really like it, aesthetically.

[carwow]

Please note: no beetles were harmed in the making of this video.

[stevanspasenovic]

I will never understand why Matt always puts a shade on VWs...

[subzeroarctics]

I will say, despite VW owning Audi (and I love Audi), VW does the best at ergonomics.

[Anand]

Why you're wondering if VW can compete with Audi or BMW, I cannot imagine - VW OWN AUDI. They own Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Bentley too.

[richardikin]

The thing with VW is, the badge has more kudos than Ford and Vauxhall, but not as much as Audi, BMW, or Mercedes. I can see myself getting one of these because of the bora that I have now, which absolutely refuses to fall apart. Quality is excellent.

[tomvsas]

Personally, I think the Arteon looks incredible. Can't say which 1 I like the most (Audi, VW, BMW, Merc). I've also never known about that safety feature that just automatically makes the car pull up if you're asleep. Very clever indeed. Don't really care if it's an Audi, a VW or a BMW, I'd just buy the car for the looks, if I of course had the money.

[sebcr]

I own this car in 2liter 150 hp R-Line version.

This is a fantastic car. The engine is enough powerful for cruising and every day purpose.
The interior is typically Volkswagen 😒, serious, not really fun, austere.... But classy and elegant.
The driving, the handling and road dynamic of the car is excellent. The seats are a bit hard, not really comfy but it's ok.
The acoustic in the "cockpit" is quite good, not to much road nor engine noise.
Very good passive protection ( line keeping assistant is impressively efficient) you have the feeling of an autonomous car.

After 7 months of using the car I'm really satisfied. I love it.
I hope it helps even if I'm not fluent in English 😁?!

[nickk]

That car was based off the Volkswagen CC. They discontinued the model for some time then made the Arteon.

[edisonsiew]

"It's just a Volkswagen" that's why vw wants to make this cause they don't want people to think their cars are "just a Volkswagen" they want you to think it's a premium brand that you can trust. Their heading in a good direction.

[Dharshanth.k]

I'm a trained Mechanical Engineer and I would like to point out that if you are doing the sounds and vibration tests, you should do it in a controlled environment, where the roads are not bumpy and there are no cars traveling beside you. That way you can get more accurate results from a proper tool, for both, vibrations and sound tests. Otherwise, your review is just simply amazing mate. Continue this awesome job! cheers from Malaysia!!

[brownguy]

are firearms legal in Europe

how is Matt allowed to keep all those guns in public
smh

[prodbyrn]

Says forget the badge but when he is talking abt money" it's too expensive for a VW"

[ilikehumans]

Wow, Volkswagen finally realized that DESIGN IS IMPORTANT! What an epiphany!

[vigorousfear]

90% of the comments here are about Mat's biceps.
But holy shit mat's biceps 😍 😍 😍

[chrisdolmeth]

Seems like everyone is more interested in Mat's biceps rather than the car