Verdict
At RM291,012, the Arteon costs RM100,352 more than the RM190,660 Tayron, but it is a markedly faster 276 hp, 350 Nm all-wheel-drive five-door: 0-100 km/h takes 5.6 seconds against 9.6 seconds. Its 563-litre boot and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty also suit buyers who value pace and longer ownership cover. The Tayron trades that urgency for seven seats, a 48-volt mild-hybrid-assisted 1.5-litre powertrain and RM120 annual road tax. For most families the Tayron is the rational purchase; the Arteon is for those who will use its extra performance.
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you want 276 hp, all-wheel drive, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a larger 563-litre boot.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if seven seats, a RM100,352 lower entry price, ventilated massage seats and lower RM120 road tax matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Power and torque: Volkswagen Arteon 276 hp and 350 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 148 hp and 250 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Volkswagen Arteon 5.6 seconds; Volkswagen Tayron 9.6 seconds.
- Driveline: Volkswagen Arteon all-wheel drive; Volkswagen Tayron front-wheel drive.
- Seats and boot space: Volkswagen Arteon five seats and 563 litres; Volkswagen Tayron seven seats and 345 litres.
- Road tax and warranty: Volkswagen Arteon RM372 yearly and five years unlimited mileage; Volkswagen Tayron RM120 yearly and two years unlimited mileage.
Arteon
- 276 hp, 350 Nm and all-wheel drive
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 563-litre boot and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Costs RM100,352 more
- RM372 annual road tax versus RM120
- Only five seats, against the Tayron's seven
Tayron
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding second row and folding third row
- Ventilated, massaging front seats and auto parking
- Lower purchase price and RM120 annual road tax
- 148 hp and 250 Nm trail the Arteon's 276 hp and 350 Nm
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 4.0 seconds slower
- 345-litre boot and two-year warranty are smaller and shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM291,012 | RM190,660✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DSG | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 164 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,862 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,871 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,837 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,600 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 563 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-Size 19" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 7 Airbags, Stability Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 14-Way Power-adjustable with Driver's Side Memory | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB-C, 1 Front Qi Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | Discover Pro 9.2" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Arteon vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Arteon or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Tayron is better for family space and lower running costs, with seven seats and RM120 annual road tax. The Arteon is better for performance, delivering 276 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012 and the Volkswagen Tayron costs RM190,660, so the Arteon is RM100,352 more expensive.
Which has more passenger capacity and luggage space?
The Tayron carries seven people versus five in the Arteon. The Arteon has the larger quoted boot at 563 litres, compared with 345 litres for the Tayron.