The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 20) vs. Tesla Model S P85 (13 - 14)
€ 46,000

€ 87,600

€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘ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 P85.
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S P85
57.1
73.7
83.7
56.9
77.3
86
73.7 in
Width
77.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 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 P85
3640 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
1155 lb
24.09 %

General
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S P85
3H
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S P85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*DFH*
Engine Code
L1S
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 P85
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S P85
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S P85
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model S P85
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
19.47 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
Tesla Model S P85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S P85
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 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
29 kWh✽
( 114 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
56 MPGe
114 MPGe
Tesla Model S P85
42 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
872 mi
Range
292 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
872 mi
292 mi
Tesla Model S P85
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
58.9 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
96.7 kWh
58.9 kWh
Tesla Model S P85
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Tesla Model S P85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft














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