Honda Accord vs Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 124 mpg combined versus 48 mpg for the Honda Accord, a 76 mpg advantage and costs about $700 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Tesla Model S leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Honda Accord | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 48 mpg | 124 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 51 mpg | 132 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 48 mpg | 116 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,300 | $600 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 183 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, 2.0 | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (S10) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 64 | 62 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Accord vs Model S: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Honda Accord or the Tesla Model S?
The Tesla Model S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 124 mpg combined versus 48 mpg for the Honda Accord, a 76 mpg advantage and costs about $700 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Tesla Model S runs about $600 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,300 for the Honda Accord — a difference of roughly $700 per year.
What engines do the Accord and Model S offer?
Honda Accord: SIDI, SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, 2.0. Tesla Model S: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Honda Accord and the Tesla Model S as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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