Fisker Karma vs. Tesla Model S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Fisker Karma and Tesla Model S contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Fisker Karma and the Tesla Model S.
In comparing the Fisker Karma's and the Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the Fisker Karma has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Tesla Model S has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Fisker Karma's and the Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the Fisker Karma is a better car than the Tesla Model S.
Pricing: A used 2012 Fisker Karma ranges from $22,124 to $58,350 while a used 2012 Tesla Model S is priced between $13,844 to $27,020.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Fisker Karma’s base engine makes 403 horsepower, and the Tesla Model S base engine makes 302 horsepower. The Karma is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 222 miles. The Model S is rated to deliver an average of 88 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 208 miles.This gives the Tesla Model S the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Fisker Karma the advantage in maximum range. The Karma uses electricity, gasoline, gasoline, and the Model S uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Fisker Karma has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear head room. The Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$102,000
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$57,400
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,731
Price Range:
$22,124 - $58,350
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22,349
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,540
Price Range:
$13,844 - $27,020
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92,610
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Fisker Karma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Fisker Karma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
85.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Fisker Karma Rankings
Not yet available
Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
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15 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Fisker Karma Trim Levels
Collector Edition, EcoChic, EcoSport, EcoStandard
Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Base, Performance, Signature, Signature Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
403 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque:
981 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 21 / 20
MPGe:
55 / 54 / 54
Range (city/hwy):
213 / 222 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
88 / 90 / 89
Range (city/hwy):
208 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
40 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5300 lbs
Width:
84 inches
Height:
52.4 inches
Length:
196.8 inches
Wheelbase:
124.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4647 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Gray
Eclipse / White Sand
Black
Not available
Blue
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Brown
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Green
Not available
Silver
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White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Gray
Grey Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Metallic
Brown
Brown Metallic
Green
Green Metallic
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat / White
Interior Colors
Black
Black Obyx
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Tan
Gray
Grey