The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 60 (16 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 69,000

€ 42,600

€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
1445
1964
2189
1450
1871
2127
1964 mm
Width
1871 mm
2189 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 2.0 TSI
2102 kg
Kerb Weight
1601 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
501 kg
23.83 %

General
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
L1S
Engine Code
*DKZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
316 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4180 rpm
Tesla Model S 60
316 bhp
187 bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
No data
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Tesla Model S 60
NM
320 NM
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Performance
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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6.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S 60
6.65 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 166 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
47 mpg
Tesla Model S 60
166 MPGe
47 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
249 mi
Range
684 mi
Tesla Model S 60
249 mi
684 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
48.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Tesla Model S 60
48.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 60
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
488 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
745 L
Boot Capacity
563 L














1645 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1557 L