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 4.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Tesla Model S Performance.
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
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 Performance
3622 lb
Curb Weight
5106 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
1484 lb
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
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 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*DSR*
Engine Code
L2S, L1S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
603 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
603 hp
Tesla Model S Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
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
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model S Performance
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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
24.47 lb/hp
8.47 lb/hp
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
( 60 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
32 kWh✽
( 104 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
60 MPGe
104 MPGe
Tesla Model S Performance
44 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft














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