The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S Standard Range (19 - 19) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 81,000

€ 42,600

€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 Standard Range is 4.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Arteon 2.0 TSI.
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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 Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
4901 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
1371 lb
27.97 %

General
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Model S
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
L2S
Engine Code
*DKZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
422 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4180 rpm
Tesla Model S Standard Range
422 hp
187 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
No data
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Tesla Model S Standard Range
lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Performance
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S Standard Range
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Tesla Model S Standard Range
11.61 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 kWh✽
( 111 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
39 mpg
Tesla Model S Standard Range
111 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
75 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
250 mi
Range
684 mi
Tesla Model S Standard Range
250 mi
684 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
60.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Tesla Model S Standard Range
60.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S Standard Range
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 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