The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 20) vs. Tesla Model S Standard Range (19 - 19)
€ 38,300

€ 78,300

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,300
ⓘ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 Standard Range.
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Standard Range
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 Standard Range
3558 lb
Curb Weight
4813 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
1254 lb
26.06 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Standard Range
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*DSR*
Engine Code
L2S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
416 hp
Tesla Model S Standard Range
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model S Standard Range
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Standard Range
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model S Standard Range
▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
24.04 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Tesla Model S Standard Range
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Standard Range
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
30 kWh✽
( 110 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
110 MPGe
Tesla Model S Standard Range
46 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 kWh
976 mi
Range
247 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
247 mi
Tesla Model S Standard Range
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).
61.5 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
61.5 kWh
Tesla Model S Standard Range
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Standard Range
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft














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