The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S Signature (13 - 13) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20)
€ 99,800

€ 40,600

€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 Signature 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 Signature
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 Signature
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
532 kg
24.46 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S Signature
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
L1S
Engine Code
*DSR*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
362 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model S Signature
362 bhp
148 bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
440 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Tesla Model S Signature
440 NM
340 NM
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S Signature
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S Signature
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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6.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S Signature
6.01 kg/bhp
11.1 kg/bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S Signature
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
64 mpg
( 72 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 Signature
141 MPGe
72 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
85 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
298 mi
Range
932 mi
Tesla Model S Signature
298 mi
932 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).
90.4 kWh
Tesla Model S Signature
57.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S Signature
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
745 L
Boot Capacity
563 L














1645 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1557 L