The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Tesla Model S Performance (19 - ..)
€ 42,600
€ 98,000
€ 42,600
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 TSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Tesla Model S Performance.
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
Tesla Model S Performance
3530 lb
Curb Weight
5106 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb
Weight Difference:
1576 lb
30.87 %
General
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Tesla Model S Performance
3H
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Tesla Model S Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*DKZ*
Engine Code
L2S, L1S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
187 hp
at 4180 rpm
Power
603 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
603 hp
Tesla Model S Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model S Performance
Performance
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Tesla Model S Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Model S Performance
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
18.88 lb/hp
8.47 lb/hp
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Tesla Model S Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
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 TSI
39 mpg
104 MPGe
Tesla Model S Performance
30 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 kWh
684 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
684 mi
311 mi
Tesla Model S Performance
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 TSI
113.6 kWh
65 kWh
Tesla Model S Performance
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Tesla Model S Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 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
