The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 85D (15 - 16) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 92,800

€ 38,800

€ 92,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 85D is 4.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Tesla Model S 85D
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 85D
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5071 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
1640 lb
32.34 %

General
Tesla Model S 85D
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Model S
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 85D
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
L2S
Engine Code
*DAD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
422 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Tesla Model S 85D
422 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
485 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Tesla Model S 85D
485 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Tesla Model S 85D
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 85D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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12.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.18 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 85D
12.02 lb/hp
23.18 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 85D
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
40 mpg
Tesla Model S 85D
123 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
85 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
313 mi
Range
695 mi
Tesla Model S 85D
313 mi
695 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
111.8 kWh
Tesla Model S 85D
54.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 85D
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
816 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