The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. Tesla Model S 60D (16 - 17)
€ 35,300

€ 74,700

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT is 4.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Tesla Model S 60D.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S 60D
57.1
73.7
83.7
56.9
77.3
86.2
73.7 in
Width
77.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
111.7
191.4
116.5
195.7
191.4 in
Length
195.7 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
116.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S 60D
3316 lb
Curb Weight
4813 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
1497 lb
31.11 %

General
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S 60D
3H
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S 60D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*DAD*
Engine Code
L2S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
327 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
327 hp
Tesla Model S 60D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model S 60D
Performance
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S 60D
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 60D
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 60D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S 60D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 141 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.)
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
141 MPGe
Tesla Model S 60D
36 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
804 mi
Range
254 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
254 mi
Tesla Model S 60D
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
47.8 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
47.8 kWh
Tesla Model S 60D
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S 60D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft














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