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Tesla Model S vs. Volvo XC70 MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 127 fuel economy reports for the Volvo XC70.

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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Volvo XC70 MPG

Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2014 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 81 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2012 23.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2012 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2010 25.8 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2009 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2009 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2008 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2007 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2006 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2005.5 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2005 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2004 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2004 30.7 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2003 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 66 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
2014 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 0 11 8 81 100 25.1  
2012 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 5 45 50 65 23.9  
2012 4dr Wagon 240-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 10 20 20 50 70 25.1  
2010 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 0 0 0 100 110 25.8  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 4 1 23 72 78 23.2  
2009 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 17 7 10 66 102 22.6  
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 2 40 14 43 64 19.3  
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2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 11 12 27 50 67 21.2  
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 13 7 3 77 67 23.8  
2005.5 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light hvy 20 40 20 20 100 21.4  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 7 19 20 54 70 19.5  
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 13 15 33 39 82 23.1  
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 2 12 10 77 122 30.7  
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 8 13 14 66 73 21.3  

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Tesla Model S vs. Volvo XC70 MPG

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Tesla Model S and Volvo XC70's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S Real Gas Mileage: Pros
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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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