Tesla Model S vs. Acura TSX MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 685 fuel economy reports for the Acura TSX.

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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Acura TSX 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
2014	4dr Wagon 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	0	10	80	10	60	26.3
2012	4dr Wagon 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	4	20	75	61	29.7
2011	4dr Wagon 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	70	36.0
2011	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	9	10	79	70	32.3
2010	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	20	0	80	73	29.3
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	10	25	25	40	65	25.6
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	2	13	37	48	69	26.6
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2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	21	23	55	66	27.4
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	22	29	39	71	27.0
2008	4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	3	12	38	48	69	29.6
2008	4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	12	36	25	26	71	26.4
2007	4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	2	4	11	83	109	33.5
2007	4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	1	1	74	25	64	24.3
2006	4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	11	10	34	44	72	27.4
2006	4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	21	19	44	73	26.1
2005	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	11	27	23	40	77	28.2
2005	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	14	19	61	73	28.0
2004	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	5	13	34	48	74	27.4
2004	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	8	27	59	72	27.4

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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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Acura TSX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average 28mpg over the past 6000 miles of mixed driving. Hit 36 mpg in about 200 highways miles this weekend. see full Acura TSX review
2012	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Besides price, this was my primary reason for choosing the TSX over the TL. I don't have a lead foot but average about 25-27 mpg overall. On the freeway I'm easily over 30mpg and can run 500 miles on a tank of gas. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Surprisingly good fuel economy. Averaging around 27 mpg even with mixed driving conditions and a lead foot more often than not. Beats the EPA estimates easily especially in highway driving where 32+ MPG is possible. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Honda Accord equivalent and a lot more fun to drive. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	With 100% highway miles, expect about 30 mpg. I have averaged about 24-25 mpg over 5 tanks in about 50/50 city/highway. see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Wonderful...............better than manufacturer quoted. see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average fuel economy has been around 28mpg in the city and up to 37mpg on the high, according to the trip computer. see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	32 mpg highway consistantly see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Better milage than my VW Golf 1.8! Golf is a smaller car, less powerful (great ride though!). Fuel economy with the TSX almost certainly better...given the highway miles I put on. see full Acura TSX review
2007	4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While easy driving, the car runs at very low REVs. see full Acura TSX review

Acura TSX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Fuel economy for mixed city and highway is not very good for my driving style: between 20 and 23 mpg. I don't drive with the pedal down! see full Acura TSX review
2004	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	the fact you "should" use premium gas makes it expensive to run as a 4 cylinder car see full Acura TSX review
2004	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	With my admittedly brick-like right foot, I'm lucky to get 24 MPG in mixed driving, which isn't stellar for a 6MT four-cylinder. (With California premium gas, no less.) see full Acura TSX review