Tesla Model S vs Volkswagen Golf R (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$35,900

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Model S AWD vs Golf R 2.0T DSG AWD
Measure	Model S	Golf R	Winner
MSRP + destination	$86,630	$50,730	Golf R
Horsepower	670 hp	328 hp	Model S
Torque	1,050 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	Model S
MPG or MPGe	124 MPGe	25 mpg	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$555	$1,536	Model S
EV range	410 mi	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	61.4 cu ft	34.5 cu ft	Model S
Cargo, seats up	25.0 cu ft	19.9 cu ft	Model S
Rear legroom	35.5 in	35.0 in	Model S
Front legroom	42.4 in	41.2 in	Model S
Length	195.7 in to 197.7 in	169.1 in	N/A
Width	77.2 in to 78.2 in	70.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,560 lb to 4,969 lb	3,461 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	4.6 in to 5.0 in	4.8 in	N/A
0-60 mph	3.1 s tested	4.6 s estimate	Model S
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Model S AWD $109,990	Golf R 2.0T DSG AWD $49,455	$60,535
Golf R 2.0T DSG AWD $49,455	Model S AWD $109,990	$60,535

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Golf R costs $30,011 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Model S wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.