VOLKSWAGEN Arteon
Type 3H / Typ 3H (facelift 2020-2022) / Typ 3H (second generation) / 1st generation facelift / 2019-2023 / Fastback Sedan / Fastback Sedan / Shooting Brake (market dependent) / Fastback / 5-door liftback / Fastback / Shooting Brake (market dependent)
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2019 VOLKSWAGEN Arteon EA888 2.0 TSI (various states of tune)/EA288 2.0 TDI (3H)
3H / EA888 2.0 TSI (various states of tune), EA288 2.0 TDI / Typically available with 2.0L turbocharged gasoline (EA888) and 2.0L TDI diesel (EA288) engines; output varies by market and emission standards.
2021 VOLKSWAGEN Arteon EA888 Gen3B 2.0 TSI/EA288 2.0 TDI (3H)
3H / EA888 Gen3B 2.0 TSI, EA288 2.0 TDI, EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI / 2021 Arteon featured mainly turbocharged gasoline and diesel inline-4 engines depending on market: 1.5L TSI (EA211 Evo), 2.0L TSI (EA888), and 2.0L TDI (EA288). Gasoline engines produced ~150-280 PS, diesel engines ~150-240 PS.
2022 VOLKSWAGEN Arteon EA888 EVO4 2.0 TSI/EA211 1.5 TSI (3H)
3H / EA888 EVO4 2.0 TSI, EA211 1.5 TSI, EA288 2.0 TDI / Various turbocharged petrol and diesel inline-4 engines; main powertrains differ by market. Common petrol is 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder EA888 EVO4; diesels primarily 2.0L TDI engines. China's market features 2.0 TSI variants with slightly different tuning.
2023 VOLKSWAGEN Arteon EA888 evo4 (2.0 TSI)/EA211 evo4 (1.5 TSI) (3H (facelift))
3H (facelift) / EA888 evo4 (2.0 TSI), EA211 evo4 (1.5 TSI), EA288 evo4 (2.0 TDI), EA897 (2.0 TSI EVO hybrid plug-in) / Available with turbocharged inline-4 gasoline (1.5L and 2.0L TSI), 2.0L TDI diesel, and 2.0L plug-in hybrid powertrains depending on market.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | technical-profile | EA888 2.0 TSI (various states of tune), EA288 2.0 TDI | 1984 cc (2.0L) | Direct injection (gasoline), Common rail diesel injection (diesel) |
| 2021 | technical-profile | EA888 Gen3B 2.0 TSI, EA288 2.0 TDI, EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI | 1498 - 1984 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging on gasoline and diesel engines |
| 2022 | technical-profile | EA888 EVO4 2.0 TSI, EA211 1.5 TSI, EA288 2.0 TDI | 1498 cc - 1984 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2023 | technical-profile | EA888 evo4 (2.0 TSI), EA211 evo4 (1.5 TSI), EA288 evo4 (2.0 TDI), EA897 (2.0 TSI EVO hybrid plug-in) | 1498cc - 1984cc | Direct injection turbocharged petrol/diesel |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EA888 2.0 TSI (various states of tune), EA288 2.0 TDI | VW 507 00 approved synthetic engine oil | Approx. 4.6 liters (including oil filter change, service fill); check owner manual per engine variant | VW TL 521 82 (for DSG), synthetic transmission fluid specified per transmission type |
| 2021 | EA888 Gen3B 2.0 TSI, EA288 2.0 TDI, EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI | VW 502 00/505 00 compliant synthetic oil | Approx. 4.3 liters (service-fill, includes filter change, EA888 2.0 TSI engine) | VW G 052 182 A2 (DSG), VW G 055 540 A2 (Torque converter ATF) |
| 2022 | EA888 EVO4 2.0 TSI, EA211 1.5 TSI, EA288 2.0 TDI | VW 504 00 / 507 00 fully synthetic low SAPS engine oil | Approx. 4.6 liters (service-fill, including oil filter change) | VW G 052 182 / G 052 516 depending on DSG or torque converter |
| 2023 | EA888 evo4 (2.0 TSI), EA211 evo4 (1.5 TSI), EA288 evo4 (2.0 TDI), EA897 (2.0 TSI EVO hybrid plug-in) | VW 504 00 / 507 00 specification synthetic oil | Approx. 4.6 liters service-fill with filter change (for 2.0 TSI EA888 evo4 engine) | VW G 052 182 A2 or equivalent for DSG |
Technical specifications
- Engines: EA888 2.0 TSI (various states of tune), EA288 2.0 TDI, EA888 Gen3B 2.0 TSI, EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI, EA888 EVO4 2.0 TSI, EA211 1.5 TSI, EA888 evo4 (2.0 TSI), EA211 evo4 (1.5 TSI), EA288 evo4 (2.0 TDI), EA897 (2.0 TSI EVO hybrid plug-in)
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual available in some markets, 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic (most common globally), VW TL 521 82 (for DSG), synthetic transmission fluid specified per transmission type, Available 6-speed manual (market dependent, mostly Europe), 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic or 8-speed torque converter automatic (varies by market and engine), VW G 052 182 A2 (DSG), VW G 055 540 A2 (Torque converter ATF), 6-speed manual available in select markets and trims, 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic for petrol, 7-speed DSG or 8-speed torque converter automatic for diesels in some markets
- Tire sizes: 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19, 245/35 R20, 255/35 R20
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: VW 507 00 approved synthetic engine oil / VW 502 00/505 00 compliant synthetic oil / VW 504 00 / 507 00 fully synthetic low SAPS engine oil / VW 504 00 / 507 00 specification synthetic oil
- Transmission fluid: VW TL 521 82 (for DSG), synthetic transmission fluid specified per transmission type / VW G 052 182 A2 (DSG), VW G 055 540 A2 (Torque converter ATF) / VW G 052 182 / G 052 516 depending on DSG or torque converter / VW G 052 182 A2 or equivalent for DSG
- Coolant: Approx. 8.3 liters, varies with engine and equipment / Approx. 7 liters / Approx. 8.5 liters / Approx. 7.3 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4, change every 2 years recommended
Known problems
- High-pressure fuel pump wear (TSI engines)
- DSG mechatronics issues in early models
- DPF clogging in some diesel variants
- Turbocharger wastegate rattle (2.0 TSI EA888 Gen3)
- DSG mechatronics issues in some early DSG units
- DPF clogging in diesel variants for short-trip usage
- Generally reliable; occasional DSG mechatronic issues reported
- Turbocharger wastegate wear on early model years
- Generally reliable, potential early DSG issues in some markets
- Diesel particulate filter clog in 2.0 TDI with urban use