Tesla Model S 2016 vs Volkswagen Arteon 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Tesla Model S is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Arteon has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model S is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Arteon can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Tesla Model S also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Tesla Model S is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 - 611 HP | 150 - 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 - 967 NM | 250 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 2.5 - 5.8 seconds | 5.6 - 9.4 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model S are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Arteon. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 - 10.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Tesla Model S is larger, but slightly lower. Tesla Model S is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Arteon, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 745 litres | 770 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1645 litres | 1557 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Tesla Model S uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model S (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Arteon, which means Tesla Model S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`653 kg | ~ 2`181 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`156 kg | ~ 1`624 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 497 kg | ~ 557 kg | |
| Tesla Model S load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Volkswagen Arteon. Therefore, Volkswagen Arteon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 19 600 | |
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