The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 60D (16 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 74,700

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€ 74,700
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Tesla Model S 60D is 4.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Arteon 2.0 TSI.
Tesla Model S 60D
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
56.9
77.3
86.2
57.1
73.7
83.7
77.3 in
Width
73.7 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
116.5
195.7
111.7
191.4
195.7 in
Length
191.4 in
116.5 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model S 60D
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
4813 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
1030 lb
21.4 %

General
Tesla Model S 60D
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Model S
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 60D
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
L2S
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
327 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5100 rpm
Tesla Model S 60D
327 hp
276 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Tesla Model S 60D
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Performance
Tesla Model S 60D
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 60D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 60D
14.72 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 60D
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 141 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
Tesla Model S 60D
141 MPGe
32 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
254 mi
Range
562 mi
Tesla Model S 60D
254 mi
562 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
47.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Tesla Model S 60D
47.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 60D
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft














46.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft