Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2020 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Max
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2020 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Max | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S | |
| Series | - | - | ID. | ID. |
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| Model alias | - | - | ID.4 Pro Performance 1st Max | - |
| Trim | Performance AWD | Standard Range RWD | 1st Max | Pro S |
| Model year | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | North America, Europe, China | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 54,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 58,490 (DE, Nov 2020) CNY 419,800 (CN, Nov 2020) | USD 39,000 (USA, Sep 2019) CNY 444,000 (CN, Jan 2020) | EUR 58,439 (DE, Sep 2020) | EUR 41,995 (DE, Feb 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Blue Dusk Metallic Gletcherwhite Metallic Honey Yellow Metallic Mangangray Metallic | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White | Platinum Grey - Florence-Braun | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | - | 180.5 in 4584 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | - | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - | - | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | - | 64.2 in 1631 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | - | 109.1 in 2771 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - | 62.5 in 1587 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - | - | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 8.3 in 210 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | - | - | 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 | - | 41.1 in 1044 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | - | 37.6 in 955 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | - | 543.0 l 19.18 ft3 0.54 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1869.0 l 66.00 ft3 1.87 m3 | 1575.0 l 55.62 ft3 1.57 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - | - | - |
| Curb weight | 4100.6 lb 1860 kg | - | 4517.27 lb 2049 kg | 4263.74 lb 1934 kg |
| Payload | 972.24 lb 441 kg | - | 1347.02 lb 611 kg | 762.8 lb 346 kg |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | - | 5864.3 lb 2660 kg | 5026.54 lb 2280 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The 7-seat interior will be available in 2021 | Permitted axle load front / rear - 1170 kg / 1540 kg Permitted trailer load braked at 12% / 8% - 1000 kg / 1200 kg Permitted trailer load unbraked - 750 kg Roof load - 75 kg | Permissible load on the front axle - 1070 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | L13 | - | APP 310 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 370 V | - | - | - |
| Power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Torque | - | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | - | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - | - | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - | - | - |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | - | - | - |
| Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Power | 147 kW 197.1 hp 199.9 ps | - | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | 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 | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 119.9 mph 193.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.30 s | 6.10 s | 8.50 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.20 s | 5.90 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km EPA: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km WLTP: 352.3 mi / 567.0 km | EPA: 229.9 mi / 370.0 km | WLTP: 302.6 mi / 487.0 km | WLTP: 326.8 mi / 526.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe | - | NEDC, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.5 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 14.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.7 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | - | 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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | - | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | - | 3.5 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | - | - | - |
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) | Independent | - | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent | - | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | - | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | - | Drums |
| 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 | 9Jx20 ET34 | 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx18 ET40 | 8.5Jx21 9Jx21 | 7.5Jx19 7.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 235/40R19 235/45R18 | 230/45R21 255/40R21 | 215/50R19 T 215/45R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic, LG Chem | - | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | NCR21700A | - | NCM712 | LGX E78 (NCM712) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | - | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 79.5 kWh | - | 77 kWh | 45 kWh |
| Number of cells | 4416 | - | - | 288 |
| Number of modules | - | - | - | 12 |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | - | 408 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - | - | 265 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | - | 1086.88 lb 493 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | - | - | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - | - | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity around 75 kWh. | - | Gross capacity - 82 kWh | Estimated gross capacity - 82 kWh |
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 | - | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 125 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 125 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, 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 | Supercharger, 0:33 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:12-13:59 Wall Connector, 7:00 NEMA 14-50, 8:23 NEMA 5-15, 55:55 | - | - | DC charging 125 kW, 0:30-0:37 Wallbox 11 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) | 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | Luggage compart,ment net (S) Net wall (S) Towing bracket (S) Variable luggage floor (S) Adaptive chassis control DCC including driving profile selection (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Area-View sensor with bird's eye view (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Drowsiness detection (S) e-Sound (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assist (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Foldable trailer hitch with electrical release (S) Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) IQ.Drive assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless Access, keyless opening and locking with start button (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Parking aid (S) Proactive passenger protection (S) Progressive steering control (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear view camera system (S) Side Assist - blind spot assist (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with height adjustment and tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Traffic queuing assist (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Travel assist (S) Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened (S) Wheel locks with extended theft protection (S) 12-inch Discover Pro Max display (S) 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Car2X (S) Comfort telephone with induction charging (S) DAB + digital radio reception (S) Discover Pro navigation (S) Diversity antenna for FM reception (S) Head-up display (S) Hello ID. voice control (S) 7 x speakers (S) Telephone interface (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports on the rear center console (S) Voice control (S) We Connect Start online services (S) 3-zone Climatronic system (S) Heat pump (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrical folding of rear seats (S) Center console with interchangeable inserts for cup holders and storage compartments (S) ergoActive front seats with electrical adjustment, memory function and sliding thigh support (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Multi-function, leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Easy Open & Close - sensor controlled tailgate (S) Fixed panoramic glass roof (S) Heated automatic washer jets on windscreen (S) Heated windscreen (S) Laminated safety glass for front side windows (S) Laminated safety glass for the windscreen (S) Silver anodized roof rails (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Wirelessly heated, infrared reflecting, noise insulating windscreen (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Convex exterior mirror on front passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable, foldable and heated exterior mirrors with memory function (S) Lit make-up mirror on sunvisors (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) 3D LED taillights with dynamic turn signals (S) Dynamic LED Matrix headlights with dynamic light assistant (S) Fog lights (S) Illuminated strips between the headlights and door handles (S) Light Assist high beam control (S) ArtVelours micro-fleece (S) Synthetic leather on door and side paneling (S) Textile floor mats front and back (S) | Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with proactive occupant protection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Rearview camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Theft alarm with interior monitoring, back-up horn and tow-away protection (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrically folding rear seats (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat panels in Flow fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Autopilot Full Self Driving and all related features are available as hardware on all vehicles but can be software enabled only after paying the corresponding fee. This can be done upon placing an order or after delivery. | - | - |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2020 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Max | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S |