The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 90 (15 - 16) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)
€ 90,700

€ 48,100

€ 90,700
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 90 is 10.8 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR.
Tesla Model S 90
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
1445
1964
2184
1450
1871
2127
1964 mm
Width
1871 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1445 mm
Height
1450 mm
2960
4970
2837
4862
4970 mm
Length
4862 mm
2960 mm
Wheelbase
2837 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model S 90
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg

Weight Difference:
450 kg
20.69 %

General
Tesla Model S 90
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Model S
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 90
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
L1S
Engine Code
*DFH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
362 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model S 90
362 bhp
187 bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
440 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Tesla Model S 90
440 NM
400 NM
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S 90
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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6.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S 90
6.01 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 90
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽
( 147 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
( 62 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Tesla Model S 90
147 MPGe
62 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
90 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
331 mi
Range
804 mi
Tesla Model S 90
331 mi
804 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).
104.9 kWh
Tesla Model S 90
54.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 90
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
745 L
Boot Capacity
563 L














1645 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1557 L