Volkswagen Arteon 2017 vs Tesla Model S 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Volkswagen Arteon is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Tesla Model S is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Arteon is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Tesla Model S can be equipped with rear 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, Volkswagen Arteon also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | - (electric) | |
| 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: | 150 - 280 HP | 315 - 611 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 500 NM | 440 - 967 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 9.4 seconds | 2.5 - 5.8 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): | 4.3 - 10.2 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Arteon is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Arteon is 11 cm shorter than the Tesla Model S, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 770 litres | 745 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1557 litres | 1645 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Tesla Model S may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model S (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Arteon is 0.5 metres less than that of the Tesla Model S, which means Volkswagen Arteon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`181 kg | ~ 2`653 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`624 kg | ~ 2`156 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 557 kg | ~ 497 kg | |
| Volkswagen Arteon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Tesla Model S. 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 (€): | no data | 23 000 | |
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