Comparison between:
- 2019 Audi e-tron 55 quattro Premium Plus
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Audi e-tron 55 quattro Premium Plus | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ |
| Trim | Premium Plus | Standard Range Plus RWD |
| Model year | 2019 | 2021 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 74,800 (USA, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan |
| Materials | Steal Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Black Antigua Blue Metallic Catalunya Red Metallic Florett Siver Metallic Galaxy Blue Metallic Glacier White Metallic Manhattan Grey Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Siam Beige Metallic Typhoon Grey Metallic | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.3 in 2192 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 65.0 in 1652 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 6.8 in 172 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in 996 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 60.9 in 1547 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.8 in 1036 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5489.51 lb 2490 kg | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg |
| Payload | 1410.96 lb 640 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 6900.47 lb 3130 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with conventional exterior mirrors 0.28 Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors 0.27 | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 1 3D1 |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 350 V |
| Power | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5525 rpm |
| Torque | 314 Nm 32.0 kgm 231.6 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 325 - 5200 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | Boost | - |
| Additional information | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power and torque in D mode - 265 kW and 561 Nm Power and torque in Boost Mode - 165 kW and 355 Nm Total system power and torque in Boost mode - 300 kW and 664 Nm | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | - |
| Torque | 247 Nm 25.2 kgm 182.2 ft-lb | - |
| Additional features | Axially parallel asynchronous motor Power and torque in Boost Mode - 135 kW and 309 Nm | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.70 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.50 s | 5.30 s |
| Additional information | The above figures are achieved with Boost Mode The normal 0-100 km/h acceleration is 6.6 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 204.0 mi / 328.3 km WLTP: 259.1 mi / 417.0 km | NEDC: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km EPA: 263.1 mi / 423.4 km WLTP: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 24.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 26.2 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe |
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 | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 |
| Additional information | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.205 | 9 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.205 | - |
| Additional information | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive Air Suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive Air Suspension | 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 | Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split Brake booster Hydraulic brake assist | 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 | 8.5Jx19 9Jx20 | 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx18 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/50R20 H 255/55R19 111 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic, CATL |
| Model | - | NCA, LFP |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 95 kWh | 55.4 kWh |
| Number of cells | 432 | - |
| Number of modules | 36 | - |
| Voltage | 396 V | - |
| Weight | 1543.24 lb 700 kg | - |
| Volume | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | An indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Dimensions: 2.28 x 1.63 x 0.34 meters (7.5 x 5.3 x 1.1 ft) Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump 12% reserve (8% botton and 4% top) makes usable capacity 83.6 kWh | Right-hand drive models battery code - BT35 (Panasonic 2170C) with 52.4 kWh capacity USA battery code - BT41 (Panasonic 2170L) with 55.4 kWh capacity European battery code - BTF0 (CATL Prismatic LFP) and BT41 (Panasonic 2170L) |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.8 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Fast charger, 150 kW | Wall Connector, 11.5 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 1, 9.6 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 | Fast charger, 0:31 NEMA 14-50, 9:54 NEMA 5-15, 52:48 | Wall Connector, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 4000 lbs. towing capacity (O) 7-pin Socket for Audi Towing Hitch (O) Aluminium roof rails (S) Audi Cargo Box Audi Guard Protection Kit (O) Car jack (S) Cargo Mat (O) Center armrest in front (S) First Aid Kit Interior Protection Kit (O) Paint Protection: Rear load sill, door cups, door edges (O) Pre-paid, factory-recommended, scheduled maintenance service (O) Privacy Cargo Cover (O) USB Cables - Lightning & Type C USB angled head cables (O) Adaptive cruise assist with traffic jam assistant (O) Audi active lane assist with turn & emergency assist (O) Audi pre sense city (S) Audi pre sense rear (S) Audi side assist with vehicle exit warning and rear cross traffic assist (S) Cruise control with coast, resume and accelerate features (S) Front airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Intersection assistant (O) ISOFIX child seat mounting (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Rear side airbags and illuminated seat belt buckles (O) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) Top Tether anchorage point for outer rear seats (S) Top view camera with virtual 3D (S) Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder (S) 10.1-inch screen with MMI Radio (S) Audi adaptive air suspension (S) Audi connect CARE assistance and security services (S) Audi connect with online services (S) Audi phone box - wireless charging plus signal booster (S) Audi smartphone interface with front and rear USB ports (S) Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium sound system (S) Integrated electronic toll collection system (S) Keyless start, stop and entry (S) MMI Navigation with Virtual Cockpit Plus (S) SiriusXM satellite radio (S) Four-zone automatic climate control (S) Enhanced cabin and battery preconditioning (O) Eight-way power front seats with memory for driver (S) Four-way power lumbar adjustment for front seats (S) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (O) Electronic steering wheel adjustment (S) Leather-covered four-spoke multifunction steering wheel (S) Aluminium exterior rim around the windows (S) Heat insulating glass (S) Integrated windshield wiper washer jets (O) Panoramic sunroof (S) Power tailgate (S) Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (S) Auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) Dual front sun visors with lighted vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjustable, power-folding side mirrors with memory (S) Front and rear illuminated aluminium door sill inlays (S) Matrix-design LED headlights (S) Black carpeted floor mats (S) Black dashboard (S) Dark Brown Walnut Wood inlays (S) Leather seating surfaces (S) Lunar Silver headliner (S) | 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) Forward looking radar (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) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (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) 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) 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 | - | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2019 Audi e-tron 55 quattro Premium Plus | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD |