Comparison between:
- 2016 Tesla Model S 70 RWD
- 2019 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.
| 2016 Tesla Model S 70 RWD | 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 S+ Model 3 SR+ |
| Trim | 70 RWD | Standard Range Plus RWD |
| Model year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, China, Australia |
| Price | - | USD 39,490 (USA, Nov 2019) GBP 38,500 (UK, Nov 2019) EUR 44,390 (DE, Nov 2019) AUD 72,896 (AU, Nov 2019) CNY 363,900 (China, Nov 2019) |
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 Solid White (discontinued in October 2016) Titanium Silver Metallic (Discontinued in October 2016) Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Silver Metallic | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Grey 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 | 56.5 in 1435 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 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 150.1 l 5.30 ft3 0.15 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4554.75 lb 2066 kg | 3551.65 lb 1611 kg |
| Payload | 1155.22 lb 524 kg | 989.88 lb 449 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 1 3D1 |
| 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 | 5525 rpm |
| Torque | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 325 - 5200 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Actual power as limited by battery: 235 kW / 315 hp | AC 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 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.80 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.50 s | 5.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km EPA: 229.9 mi / 370.0 km | NEDC: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km EPA: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km WLTP: 254.1 mi / 409.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe EPA, CTY: 140 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 | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | 2.05 |
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) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | 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) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | 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 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V | 235/40R19 235/45R18 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | NCR18650A | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 70 kWh | 52.4 kWh |
| Number of cells | 5880 | 2976 |
| Number of modules | 14 | 4 |
| Voltage | 302 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 144 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 833.35 lb 378 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Optional OTA upgrade to 75 kW for a fee. | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity - at least 50 kWh. 2976 cells with 31 cells per brick. A total of 4 modules - 2 with 23 bricks and 2 with 25 bricks Battery code - BT35 |
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 |
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, 0:32 SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:39-10:25 Wall Connector, 6:05 NEMA 14-50, 7:18 NEMA 5-15, 48:37 | Supercharger, 0:30 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) 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) Blind spot warning system (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) 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) Speed assist (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) Ventilated front seats (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 ready (S) 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) Next Gen seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) 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) 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) Gloss wood trim (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (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) 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) 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 | The new front fascia design with a 75 kWh battery pack software limited to 70 kWh is in production from April-May 2016 when Tesla has announced the new fascia design and discontinued producing 70 kWh battery packs. MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2016 Tesla Model S 70 RWD | 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD |