The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20) vs. Tesla Model S Standard Range (19 - 19)
€ 48,100

€ 78,300

€ 48,100
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
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4813 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
1010 lb
20.99 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFH*
Engine Code
L2S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
416 hp
Tesla Model S Standard Range
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model S Standard Range
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Standard Range
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 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
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
20.34 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
46 mpg
( 52 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
52 MPGe
110 MPGe
Tesla Model S Standard Range
39 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 kWh
804 mi
Range
247 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
804 mi
247 mi
Tesla Model S Standard Range
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
61.5 kWh
Tesla Model S Standard Range
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
216 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
1157 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