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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Tiguan MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 124 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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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Volkswagen Tiguan MPG

Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2014 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2014 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 99 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2014 48.5 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2014 42.8 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2013 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2013 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 30.8 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 23.4 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 20.3 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 17.4 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 27.6 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2008.5 36.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2008.5 33.7 MPG Highway Percentage 0 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
2018 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 50 0 50 75 28.6  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 25 10 65 70 24.8  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 0 1 99 75 23.5  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
7-speed automated manual AWD		 flat light none 0 0 10 90 100 48.5  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 110hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 0 10 90 130 42.8  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 10 15 75 70 19.2  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 4 21 15 60 90 23.2  
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2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 10 50 20 20 65 18.0  
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 flat v.lt light 5 15 55 25 55 30.8  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 5 35 60 65 24.1  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 14 20 19 47 101 23.1  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light hvy 5 20 60 15 65 23.4  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 30 0 20 50 60 23.8  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 12 12 19 57 99 24.0  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 31 24 45 70 25.6  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 6 52 15 27 66 20.3  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 13 28 20 40 75 21.9  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 80 10 5 5 120 17.4  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat lead none 37 23 27 13 107 27.6  
2008.5 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 5 10 35 50 60 36.6  
2008.5 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 flat med none 0 0 100 0 0 33.7  

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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Swapped the paper filter for a K&N filter, kept the original air box. Get over 24mpg city, close to 30 on the freeway w/ moderate hills. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 For a small crossover/suv its pretty good. Went on a 400 mile round trip to the mountains (5,500ft elevation) for the weekend and back (2,00ft elevation) and averaged 26mpg. Day to day driving I get about 25.5mpg without trying to be conservative. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 40+ mpg constantly. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Our Tiguan ranges from 20-30 mpg, between city and highway cruising. It's consistently about 5 mpg thirstier than the GTI. Blame the extra weight, but there's less than 400 lbs of that, IIRC. Or blame the AWD, but it's part-time only. I blame the large aero cross-section; it stands about a foot taller than a Golf. If VW would offer a TDI in the Tiguan, they'd sell as many as they could spare to the US market. I'd be standing in line. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Bring the tdi diesel to the US and problem solved. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Less than I had hoped for at around 25mpg average. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Its OK, but could be better. I see 21-22 suburban, as much as 28 on long highway trips. Premium fuel is the bigger drawback. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review