2018 Acura NSX vs. 2018 Tesla Model S

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between NSX and Model S?

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, starting price, fuel economy, maximum occupancy, and market segment. First of all, despite the fact that the 2018 Acura NSX is a Coupe and the 2018 Tesla Model S is a Sedan, there is no major difference in exterior dimensions. Also, the 2018 Model S is priced $81,500 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 NSX. In addition, you get 80 more mpg with the NSX than with the Model S. And then, the Tesla Model S seats three more passengers than the Acura NSX. Among similarities are the market segment and ground shadow size.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$156,000
$74,500
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
573 hp
-
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
4.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
97 - 102 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
22 MPG
100 - 105 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 MPG
98 - 103 MPGe
Width
Width
87.3 in
86.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
87.3 in
77.3 in
Length
Length
176.0 in
196.0 in
Height
Height
47.8 in
56.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
116.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
106.7 ft2
105.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.3 in
38.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.8 in
42.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.6 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
35.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
55.0 in

Costs

2018 Acura NSX

2018 Tesla Model S

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,300
$700 - $750
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$2,079 (2018 Acura NSX Coupe)
-
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$82,143
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