Car comparison

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWhvsVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

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

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Tesla Model S

70 70 kWh

315 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2015-2016
VS

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    441 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel S70 70 kWhVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
315hp235kW
190hp142kW
Torque
441Nm325lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,066kg4,555lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
127.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
40.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,970mm196in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
163mm6in
-
Trunk volume
745L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank-
66L
CO2 emissions-
134g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel S70 70 kWhVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
40.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh has 125 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh: 125 hp (93 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
2,066 kg
4,555 lb
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh5.8 s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI7.8 s

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
233 km/h
145 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
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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel S70 70 kWhVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
315 hp
235 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,066 kg
4,555 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI
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

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh

  • Has 125 hp more
  • Has 41 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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