The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 20) vs. Tesla Model S 60 (16 - 17)
€ 38,300

€ 69,000

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘ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 VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR is 4.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Tesla Model S 60.
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S 60
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S 60
3558 lb
Curb Weight
4634 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
1076 lb
23.22 %

General
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S 60
3H
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S 60
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*DSR*
Engine Code
L1S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
316 hp
Tesla Model S 60
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model S 60
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S 60
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 60
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24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.66 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
24.04 lb/hp
14.66 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 60
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S 60
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 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
24 kWh✽
( 138 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 2.0 TDI SCR
63 MPGe
138 MPGe
Tesla Model S 60
46 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
976 mi
Range
249 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
249 mi
Tesla Model S 60
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
48.8 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
48.8 kWh
Tesla Model S 60
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S 60
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft














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