Comparison: Ground clearance VW Arteon vs. competitors 2025

In the world of saloon cars, where each millimeter of ground clearance can be the difference between scraping the underbelly of your beloved vehicle on a speed bump and gliding over it with the grace of a gazelle, the VW Arteon stands as a testament to careful balance. It’s not every car that manages to look as sleek as a panther while boasting a ground clearance that is, frankly, right in the middle of the playground. With the Arteon, Volkswagen has managed to straddle the line between a low-slung sports sedan and a practical daily driver that won’t have you wincing at the sight of uneven terrain.

VW Arteon - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Since its introduction, the VW Arteon’s ground clearance hasn't seen the kind of fluctuation you might expect from a market that's constantly chasing either sportier vibes or off-road capabilities. Standing steadfast with 138 mm of clearance from the get-go, this machine hasn’t felt the need to lower its stance to pretend it's something it's not or to raise itself, mimicking the stance of an SUV without the actual utility. From the first generation in 2017 to the facelift that’s rolling on our streets now, the Arteon knows that consistency is key, especially when you’ve hit the goldilocks zone of not-too-low and not-too-high ground clearance.
VW Arteon generations
  • Arteon, Model year 2017 (1.Generation) 138 mm
  • Arteon, Model year 2020 ) (Arteon 1.Generation (1. Facelift) 138 mm
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (1.Generation) from 2017 and last generation (Arteon 1.Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2020 is 0cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Arteon is 138 mm.

Variants

VW Arteon variants: Arteon vs. Arteon R vs. Arteon R Shooting Brake vs. Arteon Shooting Brake
  • Arteon 138 mm
  • Arteon R 138 mm
  • Arteon R Shooting Brake 138 mm
  • Arteon Shooting Brake 138 mm

The ground clearance compared to other VW models

In the broader Volkswagen family, the Arteon flaunts its 138 mm with a kind of silent pride. It knows it doesn’t tower over the tarmac as the SUVs, like the towering VW Tiguan with its lofty 191 mm, or the go-anywhere VW Tiguan R and its sibling Allspace both perched proudly at 201 mm, do. Yet, it holds its head high, not stooping to the level of the diminutive VW up! with its 135 mm, nor scraping the ground like the urbanite fox that is the VW Fox at 111 mm. It's comfortably nestled in its niche, away from the rough and tumble of the off-road squad but still practical enough to handle the real world outside of the showroom floor.
VW Arteon vs other current cars by VW
  • Tayron 198 mm
  • T-Cross 190 mm
  • ID.5 163 mm
  • ID.5 GTX 163 mm
  • ID.4 163 mm
  • ID.4 GTX 163 mm
  • T-Roc 161 mm
  • T-Roc Cabriolet 161 mm
  • T-Roc R 158 mm
  • Touran 156 mm

How does the ground clearance of the VW Arteon compare to it's nearest competitors?

Comparing the Arteon to its nearest rivals takes us on a journey across continents and car cultures. From the elegance of the Genesis G80, with its 140 mm ground clearance - a mere hop, skip, and a jump above the Arteon, to the adventurous Citroen C-Crosser standing tall at 174 mm, and further afield to the Volvo XC60 which seems to be on stilts with a clearance of 230 mm. Each competes in an aspect of versatility and style, yet the Arteon’s ground clearance serves as a reminder of its commitment to being a sedan that delivers agility and practicality, without the need for mountain-goat capabilities. The Arteon sneers at the thought of needing any more or any less ground clearance - distinguishing itself not just in numbers but in the poise and assurance with which it presents itself on any road it travels.
VW Arteon vs. similar cars
  • audiAudi Q8 2018 245 mm
  • alpinaALPINA XD3 2013 212 mm
  • alpinaALPINA XD4 2021 204 mm
  • infinitiInfiniti QX30 2016 202 mm
  • dsDS Automobiles DS 7 2022 190 mm
  • hyundaiHyundai ix55 2009 185 mm
  • hyundaiHyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 180 mm
  • skodaSkoda Karoq 2017 176 mm
  • vwVW Arteon 2020 138 mm
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz GLC 2015 123 mm

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