Comparison between:
- 2023 Subaru Solterra Premium
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Subaru Solterra Premium | 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | |
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| Trim | Premium | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Market | Global | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 44,995 (USA, Feb 2023) | - |
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 | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Elemental Red Pearl Cosmic White Pearl Smoked Carbon Galactic Black | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.6 in 4689 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | - | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 65.0 in 1651 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in 2850 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 63.4 in 1610 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 8.3 in 211 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in 965 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 56.0 in 1422 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2710.0 l 95.70 ft3 2.71 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3384.0 l 119.50 ft3 3.38 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 452.0 l 15.96 ft3 0.45 m3 | 561.0 l 19.81 ft3 0.56 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1798.0 l 63.50 ft3 1.80 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4365.15 lb 1980 kg | 4047.69 lb 1836 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 3 3D6 |
| Electric motor type | AC synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
| Torque | 168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb | 450 Nm 45.9 kgm 331.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Total system power - 160 kW / 215 hp Total system torque - 337 Nm / 249 ft lbs | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive 3D6 is the code for the new hairpin motor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6622 rpm |
| Torque | 168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.50 s | 3.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 228.0 mi / 367.0 km | EPA: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km WLTP: 339.9 mi / 547.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 94 MPGe EPA, CTY: 114 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 2.05 |
| Additional information | Adaptive Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) | - |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9 |
| Additional information | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | 4-wheel independent raised suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | 4-wheel independent raised 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 | - | 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 | 7.5Jx18 | 9Jx20 ET34 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R18 103V | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 72.8 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| 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 |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Battery capacity - 205 Ah | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) European battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) with 82.1 kWh in Q1 only European battery code - BT43 (LG Chem 2170L NMC) with 79 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall charger, 6.6 kW DC fast charging, 100 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 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Wall charging, 11:00 | Supercharger, 0:22 Wall Connector, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Accessory Activity Mount (O) All-Weather Floor Liners (O) Body Side Molding (O) Bottle holders in front and rear doors (S) Cargo cover (O) Cargo Tray (O) Cargo-area underfloor storage tray (S) Driving Mode Select (S) Dual front cup holders (S) Dual rear cup holders in fold-down armrest (S) Fixed cross bar mounting points (S) S-Pedal Drive driving system (S) StarDrive zero-emissions all-electric drivetrain (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Active Cornering Assist (S) Advanced frontal airbag system (SRS) (S) Automatic High Beam (AHB) (S) Blind-Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake Hold (S) Brake Override System (S) Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (S) Driver and front passenger knee airbags (S) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (S) EyeSight Driver Assist Technologies (S) Grip Control (S) Height adjustable three-point front seatbelts (S) Keyless entry system (S) Lane Departure Alert and Prevention (S) Lane Tracing Assist (S) LATCH system (S) Parking Support Brake (S) Pre-Collision Braking (S) Pre-Collision System (S) Rear child-safety locks (S) Rear-Vision Camera (S) Seat-mounted front side airbags (SRS) (S) Side curtain airbags (SRS) (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control (TRAC) (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Whiplash-protection front seats with height-adjustable head restraints (S) X-Mode (S) 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability (S) 8.0-inch Subaru Multimedia (S) Configurable 7.0-inch LCD instrument cluster (S) Front USB-A and dual USB-C illuminated input/charge ports (S) Intelligent Assistant voice-activated vehicle interface (S) Keyless Entry with Push-Button Start (S) Rear dual USB-C illuminated charge ports (S) Solterra Connect Enabled (S) 6 x speakers (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Dual-zone climate control (S) Rear seat climate control vents (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) Heated front seats (S) Reclining second-row 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks (S) 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column (S) Auto-up / auto-down power windows with anti-pinch protection (S) Two-speed windshield wipers (S) Windshield wiper de-icer (S) Auto anti-glare rearview mirror (S) Heated exterior mirrors (S) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) Multi-beam LED Headlights (S) Cloth (S) Silver metallic-finish accent trim (S) | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (S) Performance Brakes (S) Track Mode (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) 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) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 13 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (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 front and rear heated 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) Leatherette 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) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (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 Matrix headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 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 |
| 2023 Subaru Solterra Premium | 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD |