The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 20) vs. Tesla Model S Performance (13 - 13)
€ 38,300

€ 109,200

€ 38,300
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 2.0 TDI SCR is 10.8 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Tesla Model S Performance.
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
1450
1871
2127
1445
1964
2184
1871 mm
Width
1964 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2184 mm
1450 mm
Height
1445 mm
2837
4862
2960
4970
4862 mm
Length
4970 mm
2837 mm
Wheelbase
2960 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg

Weight Difference:
561 kg
25.79 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*DSR*
Engine Code
L1S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
416 bhp
Tesla Model S Performance
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
600 NM
Tesla Model S Performance
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.23 kg/bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
10.91 kg/bhp
5.23 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
( 75 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
28 kWh✽
( 141 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.)
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
75 MPGe
141 MPGe
Tesla Model S Performance
55 mpg
city
No data
76 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
976 mi
Range
298 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
298 mi
Tesla Model S Performance
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).
57.6 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
57.6 kWh
Tesla Model S Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
563 L
Boot Capacity
745 L














1557 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1645 L