Tesla Model S vs. Audi Q5 MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 203 fuel economy reports for the Audi Q5.

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 Q5 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
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	5	0	95	110	25.6
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	9	8	27	56	60	35.0
2015	4dr SUV supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	25	15	10	50	60	20.3
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	none	1	7	32	60	58	30.8
2014	4dr SUV supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	10	0	90	80	26.8
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	light	light	5	0	10	85	100	37.3
2013	4dr SUV supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	med	none	0	37	16	47	70	24.2
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2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	3	24	2	71	67	24.6
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	13	25	63	65	18.2
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	31	20	38	66	25.9
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	10	15	70	70	24.0
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	10	20	50	20	100	24.2
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	3	14	61	23	75	16.1
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	hvy	40	0	40	20	130	17.6
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	light	light	10	30	3	56	80	26.7
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	1	5	21	73	74	21.4

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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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Audi Q5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have calculated my gas using the onboard computer a few different times in mixed driving and am getting a consistent 25/26 mpg. That's without hard acceleration or driving above 70 MPH on the highway. see full Audi Q5 review
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We initially went in looking for a commuter vehicle with High mpg... but the sport they had jumped out at us and we were on the hunt for one... in the wife's daily 45 mile drive to work she's averaging 20 mpg which is comparable to the Audi's 4 cylinder and my truck's 8 cylinder. see full Audi Q5 review

Audi Q5 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I worry about escalating gas prices here in CA, but I got about 23 mpg in Europe and hope for that here. Not great, but close to the turbo and if people push the turbo to make up for the lesser power, as I would, the mileage is a wash. see full Audi Q5 review