2012 Audi A7 vs 2012 Tesla Model S

2012 Audi A7

2012 Tesla Model S

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4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Premium	18	28	$55,103	$59,250
A7 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Premium Plus	18	28	$55,103	$59,250
A7 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Prestige	18	28	$55,103	$59,250

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S 4-Door Sedan	N/A	N/A	N/A	$57,400
Model S 4-Door Sedan Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$92,400
Model S 4-Door Sedan Signature	N/A	N/A	N/A	$95,400
Model S 4-Door Sedan Signature Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$105,400

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Invoice Price

$55,103

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$59,250

$57,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$988 / month

$957 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Audi A7 is a tech powerhouse and design standout, showing that hatchback practicality can indeed be sexy.

The 2012 Tesla Model S sedan turns out to be a much better car than most expected; it just might meld sport-sedan driving, interior space, and comfort with zero-emission running in one revolutionary package.

TCC Likes

Handsome from any angle
Superb seats
Rides like a lux sedan, handles like a touring coupe

Elegant design
Spacious interior, cargo capacity
Versatile hatchback design

TCC Dislikes

Lacks steering feel
Not much legroom in back
Rear window limits cargo capability

Uncertain future of Tesla
Most controls via touchscreen display
Dubious 7-passenger claim

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

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Highway

28 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

94.0

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

55.0

Second Leg Room (in)

37.0

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

35.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

114.7

116.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.0

Length, Overall (in)

195.6

196.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

14.4 x 1.1

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.0 x - TBD -

14.0 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack-&-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

37.0

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45R18

245/45R19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45R18

245/45R19

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4210

4647

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 5500-6500

362 @ 6000

Engine Type

Supercharged Gas V6

Electric

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900-4500

325

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/183

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

- TBD -

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

160 (Est)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

- TBD -

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

- TBD -

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

- TBD -

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

9.73

Clutch Size (in)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

Tesla Model S

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Five-link

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Trapezoidal-link

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

8.5

- TBD -

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