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Tesla Model S vs. Nissan Versa MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 1004 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Versa.

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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Nissan Versa MPG

Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2015 36.8 MPG Highway Percentage 81 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2013 33.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2012 37.3 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2012 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2011 29.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2011 38.0 MPG Highway Percentage 83 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2011 34.0 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2010 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2010 31.7 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2010 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2010 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2010 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2009 34.8 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2009 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 83 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2009 34.4 MPG Highway Percentage 74 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2009 29.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2009 31.1 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2009 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2009 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2008 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2008 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2008 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2008 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2008 25.2 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2007 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2007 29.8 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2007 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2007 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2007 32.1 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2007 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 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
2015 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 4 15 81 56 36.8  
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 mtns med light 0 0 0 0 0 33.0  
2012 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
CVT FWD		 flat light light 23 13 20 44 63 37.3  
2012 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 3 16 16 65 63 32.0  
2011 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 hills v.lt none 0 5 45 50 65 29.8  
2011 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 2 15 83 69 38.0  
2011 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 5 15 15 65 75 34.0  
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2010 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 4 11 43 42 60 26.7  
2010 4dr Sedan 107-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med hvy 20 11 6 63 71 31.7  
2010 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 hills med none 0 0 47 53 62 30.0  
2010 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 13 24 11 52 107 29.7  
2010 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 30 20 50 68 27.8  
2009 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 13 18 18 53 68 34.8  
2009 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 2 8 8 83 70 28.0  
2009 4dr Sedan 107-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 11 5 10 74 69 34.4  
2009 4dr Sedan 107-horsepower 1.6L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 30 30 40 60 29.2  
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 flat v.lt none 1 30 22 48 61 31.1  
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 27 6 2 66 95 28.6  
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 4 12 30 55 71 30.0  
2008 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 flat med none 0 5 74 21 60 26.5  
2008 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 15 5 80 70 28.0  
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 flat med none 14 16 23 47 98 30.0  
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 13 29 21 37 89 29.7  
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 18 20 35 27 67 25.2  
2007 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 flat light light 22 22 22 35 70 27.7  
2007 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 7 8 75 10 75 29.8  
2007 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 9 43 4 43 60 22.0  
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 flat light light 14 17 21 48 68 28.7  
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 9 27 15 49 68 32.1  
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 10 30 21 40 78 28.0  

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Tesla Model S vs. Nissan Versa 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 Nissan Versa

Nissan Versa Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 Trip computer indicated 36 MPG in mixed urban and highway driving. Appears to be accurate based on how much gas I put in it at the end of the rental period. The urban driving also had idling time so was not fuel economy friendly. see full Nissan Versa review
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I did a lot of start and stop driving this summer at a camp, constantly reving up the engine to slowly drive over terrible speed bumps in the road.  When I left Georgia, my average MPG was 31.3.  When I arrived back in CA, after going 63 MPH (give or take 2) the whole way, my average MPG was up to 32.7. see full Nissan Versa review
2012 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
CVT FWD		 Better than EPA estimates. Averaging 38 mpg combined - 42 mpg + on hwy. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 34 mpg on long (3200 mile) road trip see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Great mileage for this car. I am consistently getting 34+ mpg on 80% highway driving. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Averaging 30-31 miles per gallon, mostly highway miles, lowest average was 29.12 mpg. At around 2.50 a gallon, it takes me less than $30 to fill up. Range gives for about 360 or so miles. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 I've never measured it, but the mileage seems to be very good. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 just got 44 miles per gallon on a trip with cruise control set at 65mph. I could not believe it.. This was all on flat terrain. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Good gas mileage, especially for the good amount of room in the front and back seats. Also,lots of cars with good mileage have poor safety ratings due to their lack of mass. The Versa has the best safety rating of the small cars, and sits up higher. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 i loved that when i did my 1000KM Brisbane to Sydney trip i only had to fill up 1 and a half times see full Nissan Versa review
Nissan Versa Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 Not as good as sticker read, 33 HWY is very hard to come by unless you drive every where 50 mph. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Anecdotally I have heard that the Versa gets significantly worse mileage than it is supposed to get (which is worse than the Fit to start with), whereas I get better mileage with my Fit than it is rated for. see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 less than Fit see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 poor economy for sacrifice of space, did not get promised fuel economy by 25% see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 In a recent all highway drive over 200 miles each way I was lucky to 33 MPG (using imperial gallons) at 120 kilometres/hour. see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD		 The EPA revised the fuel economy downward soon after I purchased the car, my fuel economy is very unimpressive despite careful, moderate driving habits. see full Nissan Versa review