The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 85 (14 - 16) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 20)
€ 87,400

€ 38,300

€ 87,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 85 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 85
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
56.9
77.3
86
57.1
73.7
83.7
77.3 in
Width
73.7 in
86 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 85
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
4795 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
1237 lb
25.8 %

General
Tesla Model S 85
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 85
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
362 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model S 85
362 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
325 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Model S 85
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S 85
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 85
13.25 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 85
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽
( 123 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
56 mpg
( 63 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 85
123 MPGe
63 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
85 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
313 mi
Range
976 mi
Tesla Model S 85
313 mi
976 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
54.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Tesla Model S 85
54.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 85
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft














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