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Tesla Model S 85 vs Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

grand tourer · 2012 vs 2025 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model S 85

702 €per year

23,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.68 € per 100 km · 3 507 kWh per year

Gap210 € per yearin favour of the Model S 85 (−23 %)≈ 97 L petrol 95
BAudi A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW

911 €per year

16,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 6.08 € per 100 km · 2 069 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · A3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway682 €911 €230 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway702 €911 €210 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway719 €911 €192 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model S 85

1 year
210 €
3 years
629 €
5 years
1,048 €
10 years
2,096 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
23.5 kWh/100 km · 15.9 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Plug-in hybrid
Power
362 ch · 272 ch
Kerb weight
2,108 kg · 1,610 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S 85 is about 25% cheaper than the Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model S 85 offers more range: 426 km vs 124 km for Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Tesla Model S 85 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Specs
Model
· A3