The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S P100D (16 - 19) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20)
€ 145,400

€ 46,000

€ 145,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘ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 P100D 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 P100D
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 P100D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5106 lb
Curb Weight
3640 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
1466 lb
28.71 %

General
Tesla Model S P100D
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
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S P100D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
L2S, L1S
Engine Code
*DFH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
690 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model S P100D
690 hp
187 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Tesla Model S P100D
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S P100D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
2.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S P100D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
Tesla Model S P100D
7.4 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S P100D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 kWh✽
( 104 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
50 mpg
( 56 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 P100D
104 MPGe
56 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
100 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
311 mi
Range
872 mi
Tesla Model S P100D
311 mi
872 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
65 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).
96.7 kWh
Tesla Model S P100D
65 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S P100D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft














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