The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S P85D (15 - 16) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 20)
€ 115,000

€ 38,300

€ 115,000
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 P85D 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 P85D
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 P85D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
2300 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg

Weight Difference:
686 kg
29.83 %

General
Tesla Model S P85D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Model S
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S P85D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
L2S, L1S
Engine Code
*DSR*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
463 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model S P85D
463 bhp
148 bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
930 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Model S P85D
930 NM
340 NM
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S P85D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
46 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S P85D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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4.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S P85D
4.97 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S P85D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽
( 141 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
67 mpg
( 75 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 P85D
141 MPGe
75 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
85 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
298 mi
Range
976 mi
Tesla Model S P85D
298 mi
976 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
57.6 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 P85D
57.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S P85D
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
370 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
745 L
Boot Capacity
563 L














1645 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1557 L