Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDIvsTesla Model S 70 70 kWh

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

Tesla Model S

70 70 kWh

315 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,828 kg
    4,030 lb
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDITeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Power
240hp179kW
315hp235kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
441Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,828kg4,030lb
2,066kg4,555lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
-
Length
4,862mm191in
4,970mm196in
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
138mm5in
163mm6in
Trunk volume
563L
745L
Max trunk volume-
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
152g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDITeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
28.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
315 hp
235 kW

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI and Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
441 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
2,066 kg
4,555 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
245 km/h
152 mph
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI6.5 s
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh and Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 S70 70 kWh
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 BiTDITeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Power
240 hp
179 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,828 kg
4,030 lb
2,066 kg
4,555 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
-
CO2 score
152 g/km
-
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Is 238 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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