The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S Standard Range (19 - 19) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20)
€ 78,300

€ 46,000

€ 78,300
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 Standard Range 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 Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
1445
1964
2189
1450
1871
2127
1964 mm
Width
1871 mm
2189 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 Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
2183 kg
Kerb Weight
1651 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
532 kg
24.37 %

General
Tesla Model S Standard Range
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
L2S
Engine Code
*DFH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
416 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model S Standard Range
416 bhp
187 bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Tesla Model S Standard Range
NM
400 NM
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S Standard Range
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
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5.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S Standard Range
5.25 kg/bhp
8.83 kg/bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 kWh✽
( 132 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
60 mpg
( 67 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 Standard Range
132 MPGe
67 MPGe
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
75 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
247 mi
Range
872 mi
Tesla Model S Standard Range
247 mi
872 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
61.5 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 Standard Range
61.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
745 L
Boot Capacity
563 L














1645 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1557 L