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VW Arteon vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Porsche Panamera?

VW Arteon vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Porsche Panamera

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Arteon is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Panamera

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera offers clearly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is visibly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is visibly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers somewhat more boot space – 590 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 247 L more than the Porsche Panamera.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is far ahead overall 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.

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
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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