Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSIvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

60 60 kWh

315 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSITeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
150hp112kW
315hp235kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,504kg3,316lb
2,027kg4,469lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
137.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
54.8s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
-
Length
4,862mm191in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,964mm77in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
563L
745L
Max trunk volume-
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
117g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSITeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
54.8 s
33.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
135 km/h
84 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
315 hp
235 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh has 165 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh: 165 hp (123 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
2,027 kg
4,469 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI9.0 s
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: 3.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
222 km/h
138 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSITeslaModel SFacelift 201660 60 kWh
Power
150 hp
112 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
5.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
2,027 kg
4,469 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
-
CO2 score
117 g/km
-
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Is 523 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60 60 kWh

  • Has 165 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 3.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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