Comparison between:
- 2017 Tesla Model S 60 RWD Gen 2
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Tesla Model S 60 RWD Gen 2 | 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ Model Standard Range Plus |
| Trim | 60 RWD Gen 2 | RWD |
| Model year | 2017 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Silver Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Ultra White Tan | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 561.0 l 19.81 ft3 0.56 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4468.77 lb 2027 kg | 3862.5 lb 1752 kg |
| Payload | 1263.25 lb 573 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for single motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 3 3D6 |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 350 V |
| Power | 285 kW 382.2 hp 387.5 ps | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6850 rpm | - |
| Torque | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb | 450 Nm 45.9 kgm 331.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5800 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.70 s | 6.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.50 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 233.0 mi / 375.0 km EPA: 210.0 mi / 338.0 km | EPA: 272.0 mi / 437.7 km WLTP: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 98 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 132 MPGe EPA, CTY: 138 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.4 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | 2 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.73 | 9 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension (optional) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension (optional) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx18 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y | 235/40R19 235/45R18 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | CATL |
| Model | NCR18650A | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | - |
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Number of cells | 5880 | - |
| Number of modules | 14 | - |
| Voltage | 302 V | 345 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | The second generation of Model S 60 RWD uses a 75 kWh battery that's software limited to 60 kWh | USA and European battery code - BTF1 (CATL Prismatic LFP) |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 170 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Tesla, 7.7 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger, 0:24 SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:08-10:25 Wall Connector, 5:13 NEMA 14-50, 6:15 NEMA 5-15, 41:40 | Supercharger, 0:22 Wall Connector, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (O) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (O) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (O) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (O) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Sentry mode (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom audio with immersive sound (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Wiper defroster (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Model S 60 RWD Gen 2 has been discontinued in April 2017 MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2017 Tesla Model S 60 RWD Gen 2 | 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD |