The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 90D (15 - 16) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)
€ 98,000

€ 52,700

€ 98,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 90D 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 90D
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 90D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4030 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
1041 lb
20.53 %

General
Tesla Model S 90D
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 90D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
L2S
Engine Code
*CUA*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Tesla Model S 90D
416 hp
237 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
487 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Model S 90D
487 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S 90D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 90D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 90D
12.19 lb/hp
17 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 90D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽
( 126 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
( 45 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 90D
126 MPGe
45 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
90 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
341 mi
Range
695 mi
Tesla Model S 90D
341 mi
695 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
53.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Tesla Model S 90D
53.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 90D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft














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