Tesla Model S vs. Audi e-tron GT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model S and Audi e-tron GT 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 Tesla Model S and the Audi e-tron GT.
In comparing the Tesla Model S's and the Audi e-tron GT's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model S's and the Audi e-tron GT's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S is a better car than the Audi e-tron GT.
Pricing: A used 2024 Tesla Model S ranges from $53,489 to $80,432 while a used 2024 Audi e-tron GT is priced between $64,776 to $82,018.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model S loses 65.1 percent of its value and the Audi e-tron GT loses 71.9 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model S retains 6.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi e-tron GT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Tesla Model S’s base engine makes 670 horsepower, and the Audi e-tron GT base engine makes 469 horsepower. The Model S is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 402 miles. The e-tron GT is rated to deliver an average of 85 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 249 miles. This gives the Tesla Model S the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi e-tron GT. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Model S is 15 hours (240V), while the charge time for the e-tron GT is 10.5 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The Tesla Model S, a electric large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
74990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
93998
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
74990 - 105700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
98126 - 120015
Starting MSRP:
106500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
91639
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
66800 - 147100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
67598
Price Range:
53489 - 80432
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
93715
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
67598 - 102997
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
73226
Price Range:
64776 - 82018
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
76182
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
53890 - 119091
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18282
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi e-tron GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
15.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi e-tron GT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
278.51510660364136
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
67.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
3.0 - 278.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.546435242717149
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
10.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
3.0 - 71.5
Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
19 out of / 28Audi e-tron GT Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
18 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
28 out of / 34Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
Audi e-tron GT Trim Levels
quattro Premium Plus, quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.147 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
469 hp
Torque:
464 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
127 / 116 / 122
Range (city/hwy):
402 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
85 / 85 / 85
Range (city/hwy):
249 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
83.7 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
28.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.8 inches
Cargo Space:
9.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4560 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5082 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
Silver
Lunar Silver
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Green
Tactical Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
White
Not available
Brown
Santos Brown
Gray
Monaco Gray
Red
Arras Red
