Tesla Model S vs. Nissan Z Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 143 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Z.

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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Nissan Z 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
2013	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	light	0	10	40	50	70	4.4
2012	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	2	15	27	57	73	5.0
2011	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	3	25	40	33	75	5.2
2011	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	0	3	27	70	67	4.2
2010	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	0	50	0	50	80	3.5
2010	2dr Convertible 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	0	0	50	50	80	5.0
2010	2dr Convertible 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	24	13	24	38	60	4.7
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2009	2dr Hatch 350-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	none	0	0	50	50	75	4.2
2009	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	6	4	31	59	62	4.1
2009	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	21	20	10	50	70	6.1
2008	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	5	4	43	48	71	4.8
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	6	8	28	59	84	9.8
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	hvy	35	35	20	10	65	7.1
2007	2dr Convertible 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	20	10	30	40	63	5.3
2006.5	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	10	10	50	30	60	4.8
2006	2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	8	19	23	50	78	8.6
2006	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	10	70	15	5	75	5.6
2006	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	9	21	47	24	66	4.6
2006	2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	5	20	40	35	60	4.5
2006	2dr Convertible 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	12	0	0	88	75	4.0
2005	2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	light	12	3	8	78	65	3.9
2005	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	22	34	19	26	75	7.8
2005	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	11	61	13	16	60	5.8
2005	2dr Convertible 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	12	27	16	46	78	4.8
2005	2dr Convertible 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	0	65	35	65	5.6
2004	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	15	14	19	51	67	4.5
2004	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	4	4	79	13	66	7.3
2004	2dr Convertible 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	23	11	11	55	67	4.4
2004	2dr Convertible 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	1	16	0	84	68	4.3
2003	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	6	26	37	30	67	5.2
2003	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	3	36	26	34	70	4.7

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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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Nissan Z Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I recommend changing your oil as soon as you get the car with basic 5w30 oil. Then @ 1200 miles use the nissan ester oil. @ 5000 miles switch again to a premium synthetic. Redline, Royal purple & amsoil. Engine will run supersmooth with 23mpg avg. see full Nissan Z review
2011	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Reasonable fuel economy considering the 332 hp and 270 ft lbs of torque available. see full Nissan Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	If I shift between 2k to 2.5k, I get about 22mpg city and 27 mpg hwy. If I shift at 4.5k rpm (which I mostly do) I get about 16 mpg city and 20 mpg hwy. see full Nissan Z review
2007	2dr Convertible 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Very Good and exactly as projected with pump fuel 93. Higher octane race fuel affords better mileage ,as with any vehicle proper maintenence ensuring air filters are clean . I change my oil every 3-5 000 miles and I love this car see full Nissan Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Good gas mileage for a car with over 300 hp. see full Nissan Z review
2003	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	A lot better than the previous Jeep I owned. It is average in the car market today though. see full Nissan Z review
2003	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	better than average comparing to vehicles in the same class see full Nissan Z review

Nissan Z Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Withoout high quality (pricey) synthetic? Good look getting anything over 20mpg. see full Nissan Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	terrible fuel economy for urban owners see full Nissan Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	It was worse than my 303 hp 5.3L V8 Grand Prix, and though it was faster off the line (by about .3 seconds), the Grand Prix GXP was much faster in highway gears. So better MPG and more juice at highway speeds made the GP a better choice for me. see full Nissan Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	If you drive it hard, you get 17mpg. see full Nissan Z review
2005	2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Only drinks premium grade and you can almost see the fuel gauge sinking. see full Nissan Z review
2004	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	it is a sports car see full Nissan Z review
2004	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	This car's fuel economy shows how much the world has moved forward with regards to fuel management. My commute is pretty much 50/50 city/highway, and I get 19-22 MPG on average depending on weather and A/C usage. My best tanks were in the 26-27 MPG range on those long trips to NY/FL. For reference, a 335i makes more power and probably averages about 22-24 MPG in mixed driving and can get over 30 MPG no problem on the highway. When you drive ~25000 miles a year that definitely adds up. see full Nissan Z review
2004	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	You have to drive like a grandma to get the estimated gas mileages. more realistically you are looking at 15-19mpg average, totally dependant upon how you drive. see full Nissan Z review
2003	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	You might not care about fuel economy in a sports car, but as my daily driver I spend about $200/mo in gas. see full Nissan Z review
2003	2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	it can get low when driven the way its meant to be driven (under 20) but if your just cruising it can get about 27-28 see full Nissan Z review