2023 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2023 Audi e-tron S vs Rivian R1S
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2023 Audi e-tron S (75 MPGe) costs about $1,212 a year to fuel and the 2023 Rivian R1S (78 MPGe) about $1,166.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Audi e-tron S
- Rivian R1S
Side by side
| Audi e-tron S | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,212 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,166 |
| 75 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 78 MPGe |
| 73 MPGe | City | 82 MPGe |
| 78 MPGe | Highway | 74 MPGe |
| 44.9 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 43.2 kWh |
| 212 mi | Driving range | 352 mi |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 10 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 13 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor | Engine / motor | Electric motor (418 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| AWD | Drivetrain | Part-time 4WD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Audi e-tron S vs Rivian R1S across model years
- Audi e-tron S
- Rivian R1S
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Rivian R1S goes farther between stops: about 352 miles on a charge, compared with 212 miles for the Audi e-tron S.
Among 73 2023 midsize & large SUVs, the Audi e-tron S ranks 8th and the Rivian R1S 7th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2023 Audi e-tron S or the 2023 Rivian R1S?
Measured by cost to drive, the Rivian R1S. The Audi e-tron S is rated 75 MPGe combined and the Rivian R1S 78 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Audi e-tron S vs. the Rivian R1S per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $1,212 for the Audi e-tron S and $1,166 for the Rivian R1S.
Which has more range?
The Rivian R1S: about 352 miles versus 212 miles.
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