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Tesla Model X Long Range vs Audi Q3 SUV: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

large SUV · 2022 vs 2026 · 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 X Long Range

591 €per year

19,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.94 € per 100 km · 2 954 kWh per year

Gap2,306 € per yearin favour of the Model X Long Range (−80 %)≈ 1,063 L petrol 95
BAudi Q3 SUV

2,898 €per year

8,9 L/100 km weighted · 19.32 € per 100 km · 1 335 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · Q3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway587 €2,924 €2,337 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway591 €2,898 €2,306 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway609 €2,847 €2,238 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model X Long Range

1 year
2,306 €
3 years
6,919 €
5 years
11,532 €
10 years
23,064 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
19.1 kWh/100 km · 9.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
670 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
2,352 kg · 1,675 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model X Long Range is about 80% cheaper than the Audi Q3 SUV with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model X Long Range is 579 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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

Model
· Q3