Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSIvsTesla 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 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / 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
  • 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
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSITeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Power
190hp142kW
315hp235kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
441Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,526kg3,364lb
2,066kg4,555lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
127.2s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 TSITeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
28.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 TSI
1,526 kg
3,364 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 TSI
239 km/h
149 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 TSI7.7 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 TSI: 1.9 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 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
239 km/h
149 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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 TSITeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Power
190 hp
142 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
2,066 kg
4,555 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
1,100 km
684 mi
-
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI

  • Is 540 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh

  • Has 125 hp more
  • Has 121 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 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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