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VW Arteon vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Genesis G90?

VW Arteon vs Genesis G90: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Genesis G90

  • markedly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Arteon is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,873 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G90 offers markedly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Genesis G90 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers clearly more torque with 549 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is substantially lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 653 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers noticeably more boot space – 590 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries a bit more – 569 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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