Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 183 fuel economy reports for the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3.

Tesla Model S MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2012	4dr Hatch 416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	none	0	90	0	10	65	86.7

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Tesla Model S Electric Fuel Economy

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2016	4dr Hatch 373-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	none	0	33	66	1	60	10.0
2012	4dr Hatch 416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	10	10	10	70	110	18.4

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2018	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	none	10	5	30	55	70	28.7
2017	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	5	25	70	100	29.4
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	hills	med	light	30	50	0	20	80	22.4
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	hills	med	light	33	16	5	47	68	28.8
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	light	3	27	38	32	66	30.2
2013	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	med	hvy	0	0	20	80	70	42.0
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	none	6	36	10	49	84	37.8
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2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	24	21	54	69	39.3
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	100	0	0	0	16.7
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	mtns	light	none	10	10	50	30	60	24.5
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	5	30	56	75	36.8
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	20	20	20	40	75	28.2
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	31	39	20	68	26.0
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	9	40	17	34	74	25.2
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	16	21	16	46	86	25.5
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	light	light	12	19	12	57	71	27.5
2008	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	27	27	2	45	70	19.0
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	11	34	20	36	74	26.8
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	med	light	4	17	22	58	83	29.4
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	6	14	30	50	71	22.2
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	4	35	16	45	85	26.2
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	light	17	28	22	33	89	24.9
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	light	hvy	0	20	60	20	100	33.6
2006	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	1	34	33	32	74	19.8

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	If the Tesla Model had a conventional gas-powered engine, few people would care about it. Plenty of established companies offer stylish, powerful, and luxurious sedans. Why place a $70,000+ bet on a new car from a new company? The reason just about everyone (and their mom) has heard of this upstart car company and its first completely in-house product is that the Model S, with its battery-powered electric motor, was engineered to render conventional cars passe. For anyone who must have the latest tech, it is the car to get. Two battery sizes are offered, 60 kWh and 85 kWh, the latter an additional $10,000. (A 40-kWh battery--actually a 60-kWh pack electronically limited to two-thirds of its capacity--was initially offered, but few early adopters opted for it and it has been discontinued.) The EPA rates the former for the equivalent of 94 mpg city, 97 mpg highway, the latter for 88/90. For reference, the much smaller, far less powerful Nissan LEAF is rated 129/102, considerably better in city (actually suburban) driving but not much more efficient on the highway. Among gas-powered competitors, the Audi A7 is rated 18/28 and the more powerful S7 is rated 17/27. Tesla's big advantage over other electric cars involves their shared primary limitation, range. In EPA testing, the LEAF's range was 75 miles, and other electrics in its price and size range manage about the same. In the same test, the two Model S packs achieved 208 and 265 miles, respectively. (Note: Range is significantly shorter for all electric cars in cold weather or when running the A/C.) Consider cost per mile, and the Tesla's fuel economy seems even better. At the national daytime average of 12 cents per kWh, the cost per mile is about four cents. (Charge at night, when rates are often discounted, and it's even less.) In comparison, an Audi A7 or S7 has a fuel cost of nearly twenty cents per mile. The average driver can save over $2,000 a year by driving a Model S. The major downside of the Tesla's electric powertrain (beyond purchase price) is the time required to charge its battery pack. With twin onboard chargers ($1,500) and a high-powered wall chargers ($1,200 plus installation) each 62 miles of range requires an hour. Easily practical for typical daily driving, but not for long-distance travel. For long-distance travel, Tesla is building a network of "Superchargers" and battery swapping stations. The Superchargers can provide half a full charge in 20 minutes. Free use of these is a $2,000 option with the regular pack and included in the price of the larger one. You'll be able to have the battery swapped in as little as 90 seconds. But the swap will cost $60 to $80 and you'll have to stop on the return trip to have the original pack re-installed or pay an additional charge. These stations will make long-distance travel feasible, but it will still be less convenient and/or more expensive than in a gas-powered car. see full Tesla Model S review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For a car that can get from zero to 60 mph in under five seconds, the Audi S3 can be quite economical. The tested 2016's EPA ratings were 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway. For 2017, the S3's ratings have fallen to 21/28 for no obvious reason. Maybe the updates pushed the car into a higher test weight class. I doubt the car's real-world fuel economy has changed. I observed 25 mpg in suburban driving (with a light foot) and nearly 30 mpg on the highway. Despite its more powerful engine, the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 scores even better than the 2017 S3 (if not quite as good as the 2016): 23/30. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Spectacular. I'm completely sold on diesel. Car can get well over 40mpg on the highway. Worst I've seen thus far is ~36mpg on a tank. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	Good fuel economy for a sport car w/ some cargo space. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Higher than expected for a turbo engine (average about 30 highway and 22 city). see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	28-30mpg while getting o it! see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	I am getting 30+ MPG in mixed 50/50 city/hwy driving. Hwy MPG if <70 MPH is easily 34 MPG+. If it had 7 gears, MPG at 70+ would be far better. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	23 cty/30 hwy - this is great fuel economy in a car that can get up and go on the interstate, but still zip around town in style. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	20mpg city 24 mpg highway see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	great for the power and size of the vehicle. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Close to 30 mpg day to day; over 30 mpg on the highway. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	26mpg real life see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	A car this size should weight 3600+ lbs. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	22 Highway. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review