Compare the2023 Chrysler 300VS 2023 Volkswagen Arteon

The 300 has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Arteon doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the 300 and the Arteon have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Chrysler’s powertrain warranty covers the 300 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Volkswagen covers the Arteon. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Arteon ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

The 300’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Arteon’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

There are almost 4 times as many Chrysler dealers as there are Volkswagen dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 300’s warranty.

The battery on the 300 is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the 300’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Arteon’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the 300’s reliability 20 points higher than the Arteon.

The 300’s optional 5.7 V8 produces 63 more horsepower (363 vs. 300) and 99 lbs.-ft. more torque (394 vs. 295) than the Arteon’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The 300C’s standard 6.4 V8 produces 185 more horsepower (485 vs. 300) and 180 lbs.-ft. more torque (475 vs. 295) than the Arteon’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the 300 V8’s fuel efficiency. The Arteon doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The 300 has 1.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the Arteon (18.5 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The 300 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Arteon doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Chrysler 300, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the Arteon.

For better stopping power the 300C’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Arteon:

The 300 stops shorter than the Arteon:

The 300 has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Arteon’s suspension doesn’t offer front gas-charged shocks.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 300’s wheelbase is 8.1 inches longer than on the Arteon (120 inches vs. 111.9 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 300 is .9 inches wider in the front and 1.7 inches wider in the rear than on the Arteon.

The 300S handles at .85 G’s, while the Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the 300’s turning circle is 1.6 feet tighter than the Arteon’s (37.4 feet vs. 39 feet).

The 300 has 9.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Arteon (106.3 vs. 96.5).

The 300 has .9 inches more front headroom, .6 inches more front legroom, 1.9 inches more front hip room, 3 inches more front shoulder room, .9 inches more rear headroom, 9.6 inches more rear hip room and 3 inches more rear shoulder room than the Arteon.

Standard Trailer Sway Mitigation on the 300 uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Arteon doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The engine in the 300 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Arteon. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the 300 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Arteon doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Chrysler 300 and the Volkswagen Arteon, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Chrysler 300 outsold the Volkswagen Arteon by over 8 to one during 2022.