The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 60 (13 - 14) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 65,300

€ 35,300

€ 65,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Tesla Model S 60 is 10.8 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
1445
1964
2184
1450
1871
2127
1964 mm
Width
1871 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1445 mm
Height
1450 mm
2960
4970
2837
4862
4970 mm
Length
4862 mm
2960 mm
Wheelbase
2837 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
671 kg
30.85 %

General
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Model S
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
L1S
Engine Code
*DAD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
302 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Tesla Model S 60
302 bhp
148 bhp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
440 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Tesla Model S 60
440 NM
250 NM
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 60
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
7.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S 60
7.2 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
29 kWh✽
( 137 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
Tesla Model S 60
137 MPGe
55 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
206 mi
Range
804 mi
Tesla Model S 60
206 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
58.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
Tesla Model S 60
58.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
745 L
Boot Capacity
563 L














1645 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1557 L