Volkswagen Arteon — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Volkswagen's premium fastback and shooting brake, offering stunning design, refined highway cruising, and strong efficiency.
TL;DR
37 MPG
Real-world petrol
50 MPG
Real-world diesel
66L
Tank capacity
£90.29
Full tank (petrol)
16.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volkswagen Arteon achieves an estimated 37 MPG (petrol) and 50 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 66-litre tank completely costs approximately £90.29 (petrol) or £93.79 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
37
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.1
Official WLTP
Petrol
50
Real-world MPG
Diesel
58.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £840 | £646 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1244 | £956 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1681 | £1292 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2521 | £1938 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3362 | £2584 |
| Full tank (66L) | £90.29 | £93.79 |
| Cost per mile | 16.8p | 12.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Arteon compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Arteon
The Arteon is highly aerodynamic; maintaining a steady highway cruise yields excellent MPG.
The 1.5 TSI features Active Cylinder Technology; drive gently to activate 2-cylinder mode.
Check tyre pressures regularly, as large alloy wheels are sensitive to rolling resistance.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volkswagen Arteon achieving ~37 MPG real-world, if you fill 53 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.30
Gross saving on fuel
£0.50
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.80
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 32 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Volkswagen Arteon?
The Volkswagen Arteon achieves approximately 37 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.1 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 50 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Volkswagen Arteon?
The Volkswagen Arteon has a fuel tank of 66 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £90.29. Diesel costs approximately £93.79 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Volkswagen Arteon?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Volkswagen Arteon costs approximately £1244 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1681. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volkswagen Arteon?
In a Volkswagen Arteon doing ~37 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 53-litre fill nets approximately £4.80 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 32 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Volkswagen Arteon cost per mile in fuel?
The Volkswagen Arteon costs approximately 16.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.04 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volkswagen Arteon?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volkswagen Arteon is 44.1 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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