The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. Tesla Model S Performance (13 - 13)
€ 35,300

€ 109,200

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,200
ⓘ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 Performance.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S Performance
57.1
73.7
83.7
56.9
77.3
86
73.7 in
Width
77.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 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 Performance
3316 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
1479 lb
30.84 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*DAD*
Engine Code
L1S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
416 hp
Tesla Model S Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S Performance
Performance
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model S Performance
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽
( 117 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
117 MPGe
Tesla Model S Performance
36 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
804 mi
Range
298 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
298 mi
Tesla Model S Performance
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).
57.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
57.6 kWh
Tesla Model S Performance
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 Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft














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