The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon vs the 2022 Audi A5 | Janesville, WI

The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon vs the 2022 Audi A5 | Janesville, WI

Volkswagen has set out to capture the attention of those seeking a true luxury sports sedan. Audi has been producing sports sedans for decades, with the A4, A6, and relative newcomer the A5. These two cars are in direct competition in their unique, luxury Sportback class. So, let’s compare the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon vs the 2022 Audi A5. This is sure to be an interesting matchup, so keep reading to find out how things shake out!  

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Direct Comparison Between the Volkswagen Arteon and the Audi A5

Volkswagen and Audi aren’t usually in direct competition, considering that Volkswagen is the parent company to Audi. That said, there is room for competition. VW has been building a solid reputation for performance for decades and jumped headfirst into luxury with their introduction of their SUV lineup. Therefore, it makes sense that they will continue to offer luxury sports cars like the Arteon. Let’s see how they look head-to-head. Please note that both sets of data are base-level standard features.  

Feature / Spec  

2022 VW Arteon 

2022 Audi A5 

Starting MSRP  

$40,750 

$43,900 

Standard Engine / Horsepower / Torque  

2.0L TSI® turbocharged 4-cylinder / 300 / 295  

2.0L Turbocharged/TFSI® 

 4-cylinder / 201 / 236 

Standard Transmission / Drive  

7-speed DSG® automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode. 

 / FWD 

7Seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission 

/ quattro® all-wheel drive with ultra® technology 

 

Fuel Economy MPG City / Hwy  

24 / 34 

26 / 34 

Safety Features  

Standard advanced and passive safety features including Intelligent Crash Response System 

Audi pre sense®  

Infotainment / Instrumentation 

8” color LCD touchscreen / VW Digital Cockpit Pro 

MMI® touch display with 10.1” screen 

/ Driver Information System 

Suspension 

DCC® adaptive chassis control 

 

5-link front and rear suspension 

Wheels 

18” alloy 

18” alloy 

Unique Feature 

27 cubic feet (about the volume of a large refrigerator) of cargo capacity 

Leather seating 

The feel of the cabin in the A5 is a shade more luxurious than the Arteon, and the bigger touchscreen is a nice touch. That said, the Arteon dominates the A5 in nearly every other category, including power, pricing, and utility. Volkswagen has created a true contender with the Arteon.   

A black 2022 VW Arteon parked in front of a nice house, while a well dressed woman walks towards it
The impressive and well-engineered cockpit of the 2022 VW Arteon, including digital gauges, LCD touchscreen, and button-equipped steering wheel


Available Features in the 2022 VW Arteon

The base line model is ferociously competitive, but some upgrades in high trims include: 

  • 4MOTION® all-wheel drive 
  • IQ.DRIVE suite of advanced safety features 
  • 20” aluminum wheels 
  • Panoramic Sunroof 
  • Heated and ventilated 12 way power front seats 
  • Heated rear seats 
  • Harman Kardon premium sound system 
  • Overhead View Camera (Area View) 

The choice is yours, but if power is what drives you (as well as better pricing) - the VW Arteon is the one for you.  


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Where to Buy a 2022 VW Arteon in Janesville WI

If you’re interested in finding out more about the VW Arteon, we don’t blame you! We feel it came out ahead in the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon vs the 2022 Audi A5 comparison.  Please contact us for more information. If you want to buy it but we don’t have one in stock, we can help you order directly from VW to get your perfect Arteon.

A woman driving the 2022 VW Arteon while operating the panoramic sunroof
A close up shot of the enormous available 20" wheel on the 2022 VW Arteon