The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20) vs. Tesla Model S Performance (19 - ..)
€ 40,600

€ 98,000

€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,000
ⓘ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 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
2189
1871 mm
Width
1964 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2189 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
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
2316 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2720 kg

Weight Difference:
673 kg
29.06 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
L2S, L1S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
603 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
603 bhp
Tesla Model S Performance
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
NM
Tesla Model S Performance
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model S Performance
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11.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.84 kg/bhp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
11.1 kg/bhp
3.84 kg/bhp
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
( 72 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
32 kWh✽
( 124 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
72 MPGe
124 MPGe
Tesla Model S Performance
53 mpg
city
No data
72 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 kWh
932 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
932 mi
311 mi
Tesla Model S Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
65 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
65 kWh
Tesla Model S Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
404 kg
563 L
Boot Capacity
745 L














1557 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1645 L