The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 70D (16 - 16) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)
€ 88,200

€ 48,100

€ 88,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 70D is 4.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR.
Tesla Model S 70D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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 70D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
4813 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
1010 lb
20.99 %

General
Tesla Model S 70D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Model S
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 70D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
L2S
Engine Code
*DFH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
518 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model S 70D
518 hp
187 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Tesla Model S 70D
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S 70D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 70D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 70D
9.29 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 70D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 139 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
46 mpg
( 52 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.)
Tesla Model S 70D
139 MPGe
52 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
70 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
804 mi
Tesla Model S 70D
292 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
48.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Tesla Model S 70D
48.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 70D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft














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