The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 75 (16 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20)
€ 70,000

€ 40,600

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 75 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 75
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 75
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
4634 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
1012 lb
21.84 %

General
Tesla Model S 75
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Model S
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 75
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
L1S
Engine Code
*DSR*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model S 75
383 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Model S 75
lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S 75
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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12.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 75
12.1 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 75
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 kWh✽
( 112 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
53 mpg
( 60 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 75
112 MPGe
60 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
75 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
252 mi
Range
932 mi
Tesla Model S 75
252 mi
932 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
60.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Tesla Model S 75
60.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 75
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft














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