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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Traverse MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 65 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Traverse.

Tesla Model S MPG

Tesla Model S Tesla Model S 2012 86.7 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent
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

Tesla Model S Tesla Model S 2016 10.0 MPG Highway Percentage 1 percent Tesla Model S Tesla Model S 2012 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
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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Chevrolet Traverse MPG

Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2022 28.9 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2020 30.1 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2015 16.7 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2012 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2012 18.9 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2011 16.5 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2011 19.9 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2011 18.6 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2010 20.4 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2010 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2009 18.3 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2009 17.6 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2009 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2009 14.6 MPG Highway Percentage 24 percent
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
2022 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 3.6L V6
9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 hills light light 0 0 0 100 70 28.9  
2020 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 3.6L V6
9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 flat light light 0 0 15 85 85 30.1  
2015 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 7 0 62 32 60 16.7  
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 0 0 100 75 22.3  
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 0 5 35 60 55 18.9  
2011 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 50 25 25 70 16.5  
2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 6 6 10 78 70 19.9  
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2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 1 8 31 61 69 18.6  
2010 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 7 18 22 54 87 20.4  
2010 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 4 29 26 42 65 17.1  
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 50 10 35 63 18.3  
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 13 31 56 88 17.6  
2009 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 1 18 41 40 68 19.3  
2009 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 11 29 36 24 68 14.6  

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Traverse MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expect this to be at the top of class, excellent for the size of vehicle see full Chevrolet Traverse review
Chevrolet Traverse Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I'd love to have better mileage; but, I also want cargo capacity and comfort. That's the tradeoff. The newer Traverse has a 9-speed transmission that no doubt helps it get a few more miles per gallon but it also has auto stop/start (which I'm not fond of). Mileage on the trip to and from New Jersey was right at 24 MPG--when I remember my last Chevy (IROC-Z28 with L-98 engine) I realize that was the same mileage I got from a car that had little utility. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Fuel economy literally sucks!! I guess it's the price you pay for driving a big vehicle with all-wheel drive. I also own a new GMC 4x4 quad cab truck with a 6 liter engine. My truck gets better fuel economy than my 3.6 liter Traverse. Maybe I just got stuck with a lemon. I'm told that fuel economy is supposed to get better once the engine gets more km's on it. I doubt it will improve very much at all to notice any savings at the pump. see full Chevrolet Traverse review