Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 LR AWD | - |
| Trim | Long Range AWD | Turbo |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 153,510 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 115,858 (UK, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | White Black Frozen Blue Metallic Carrara White Metallic Jet Black Metallic Volcano Grey Metallic Dolomite Silver Metallic Gentian Blue Metallic Mamba Green Metallic Carmine Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 195.4 in 4963 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 84.4 in 2144 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 77.4 in 1966 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 54.4 in 1381 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.0 in 1702 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 65.6 in 1667 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 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 | 42.7 in 1085 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 366.0 l 12.93 ft3 0.37 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 5081.66 lb 2305 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 822.32 lb 373 kg | 1267.66 lb 575 kg |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.513 m² |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Porsche |
| Model | 3D7 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5400 rpm | - |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch from 3D5 to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D7 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D5 and 3D7 | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Porsche |
| Model | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 138 kW 185.1 hp 187.6 ps | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 500 kW / 680 ps Overboost total maximum торяуе with Launch Control - 850 kW / 680 ps |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 332 kW 445.2 hp 451.4 ps | 460 kW 616.9 hp 625.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 659 Nm 67.2 kgm 486.1 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 3.20 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 1.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | 3.00 s |
| Additional information | - | Acceleration 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) with Launch Control - 6.9 s Acceleration 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) with Launch Control - 10.6 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km | EPA, CMB: 201.0 mi / 323.5 km WLTP, CTY: 308.0 mi / 495.7 km WLTP, CMB: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 141 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 26 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 68 MPGe EPA, CMB: 49 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 69 MPGe EPA, HWY: 71 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 23 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 26.7 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 | 11.6 m 38.06 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | - |
| Additional information | - | Also available with rear-axle steering (RAS) with power steering plus Steering ratio - 15.5:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Steering ratio (RAS) - 14.2:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Turning circle (RAS) - 11.2 m |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | - |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.04 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.04 | - |
| Additional information | - | Front-axle - single-speed automatic transmission Rear-axle - two-speed automatic transmission Electric all-wheel drive with adjustable momentum distribution |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 16.3 in 415 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.6 in 40 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | Steel with Tungsten Carbide Coating White callipers Specially-coated PSCB steel brakes Carbon-ceramic brakes are optional 10-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 9Jx20 ET54 11Jx20 ET60 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 245/45R20 103Y 285/40R20 108Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 83.7 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 93.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | DFS Dräxlmaier and LG Chem |
| Model | BT42 (NCR21700A) | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 396 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 33 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 800 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | - | 1388.91 lb 630 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Panasonic BT37 in Q1 | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 270 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 270 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | DC 270 kW, 0:16-0:23 DC 50 kW, 1:24-1:33 AC 11 kW, 8:30-9:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (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) 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) 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 - 14 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) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (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) | 3-point automatic seat belts with pre-tentioners (S) Active bonnet system (S) Auto hold function (S) Brake pad wear indicator (S) Collision and brake assist (S) Cruise control including adaptive speed limiter (S) Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from A-pillar to C-pillar (S) Doors with integrated side impact protection (S) Driver personalisation (S) Electric parking brake (S) Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Immobiliser with remote central locking, alarm system with radar-based interior surveillance (S) Integrated Porsche 4D chassis control (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keeping Assist including Traffic Sign Recognition (S) Manual adjustment of seat belt height for driver and front passenger seats (S) Multi-collision brake (S) ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning (S) Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (S) Porsche Recuperation Management (PRM) (S) Porsche Stability Management (PSM) vehicle stability system with ABS (S) Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) (S) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) (S) Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Plus (S) Range Mode for the activation of efficiency-orientated settings (S) Roll-over detection for activation of curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners (S) Seat belt warning system for all seats (S) Side airbags in front (S) Sport Mode for the activation of dynamic performance settings including Launch Control (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) (S) 16.8-inch curved display (S) Centre Console with Direct Touch Control (S) Digital radio (S) Porsche Communication Management for navigation, voice control, audio (S) Porsche Connect with Apple CarPlay (S) 14 x speakers with BOSE Surround Sound System and 710 Watts output (S) 2 x USB-C charge ports and 12V electric socket in the rear (S) 2 x USB-C connectivity and charge ports and a 12V electric socket in the centre console (S) Active carbon fine dust filter (S) Advanced climate control (2-zone) (S) Parking Pre-climatisation including pre-conditioning of the battery (S) Thermally insulated glass all round (S) Heat pump (S) 60:40 rear bench split (S) Comfort front seats (14-way electric) with memory package (S) Integrated front headrests (S) Rear seats with 2 seats in single-seat look (S) Seat heating (front and rear) (S) Two integrated cupholders, front and rear (S) Multi-function sports steering wheel in leather (S) Auto-deploying door habdles (S) Heated rear screen with auto-off function (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger (S) Windscreen wiper system including rain sensor and washer jets (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, aspherical on driver's side (S) 4-point LED daytime running lights (S) Automatic headlight activation including 'Welcome Home' lighting (S) Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (S) LED interior lighting concept (S) LED Matrix headlights (S) Light strip (S) Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (S) Third brake light (S) Smooth finish leather (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 | - |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo |