Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 549 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Equinox.

Tesla Model S g/100m

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	g/100m
2012	4dr Hatch 416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	none	0	90	0	10	65	1.2

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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	g/100m
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 Equinox g/100m

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	g/100m
2020	4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	38	23	39	60	3.2
2015	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	lead	light	0	0	46	54	77	4.7
2015	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	none	0	0	45	55	60	4.4
2014	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	85	15	70	4.3
2013	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	37	0	60	68	4.8
2013	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	none	0	14	59	28	68	3.7
2012	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	13	30	55	63	3.8
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2012	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	22	22	54	67	4.3
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	18	36	38	66	4.1
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	none	6	26	26	43	66	4.2
2010	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	7	0	0	93	100	4.2
2010	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	2	7	10	82	113	24.5
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	23	38	33	65	4.4
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	8	15	77	68	3.6
2009	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	11	33	33	22	75	5.4
2008	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	15	20	64	3	60	5.9
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	25	23	48	68	4.0
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	13	19	60	68	4.5
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	4	17	43	36	61	4.6
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	16	13	68	68	4.8
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	3	24	27	46	85	10.8
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	13	45	36	72	9.5
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	25	5	60	77	12.2

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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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Chevrolet Equinox Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	A week ater purchasing this car we took a 1500 mile trip for our 45th anniversary. Car averaged almost 30 MPG! see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	better than my envoy but not as good as advertised even with eco mode on 100% of the time and light foot, timing lights, etc. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	22 city and 32 highway see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Best in class (crossover SUV), without sacrificing performance. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Averaging 27 all around and 30+ on the hwy. With only 550 miles its only going to get better. 4cyl ia an awesome motor.. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I got the 4 cyl/FWD Equinox. It gets at or better than the city EPA estimate of 22mpg, typically getting 23-24mpg without AC, 22 with AC on. On the freeway, get 31-32mpg without AC, 29-30 with AC. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent fuel economy with 4 cyl.; I get the EPA numbers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very good EPA numbers see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	THE FUEL ECONOMY IS GREAT, i DRIVE ABOUT 25 TO 50,000 MILES PER YEAR THIS CAR HAS A 2.4 L - FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINE i WAS GETTING ON THE AVERAGE 22 TO 25 MILES PER GALLON THIS IS A GREAT PLUS FOR THIS CAR see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Fuel economy is about 24mpg with a 50/50 mix of city and highway. Long trips result in about 28 mpg. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

Chevrolet Equinox Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not as advertised - trying to do all the right things (timing lights, light foot, no idling, tire pressure, etc.) but lower than what i thought i would get when compared to 17.6 for an envoy (15 city/ 21 hwy) with 200,000 miles and bad driving habits. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rated at 29 mpg but only recorded an average of 21 to 22 mpg actual milage on a 750 mile round trip. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Okay, there was one thing i liked about the Equinox - it got decent mileage - i averaged around 23.5 overall. Mostly highway driving at 60-70 mph. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Mileage poorer than my extended wheel base Montana van which had a similar power train and only a 4 speed transmission. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	when I bought this 18 MPG was ok but now with the price of fuel it is not!!! see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	20 mile to the gallon may be 21 on a good day but thats it. not great for a 185 hp v6 gm could do a lot better see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Fuel economy is terrible if you accelerate at any decent pace. see full Chevrolet Equinox review