Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe)
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe) | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 LR AWD |
| Trim | GT (Europe) | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 72,990 (Germany, Feb 2022) | - |
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 | Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Moonscape Matte | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black with Neon Green Stitching | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | - | 4 |
| Number of seats | - | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4695 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 74.4 in 1890 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1545 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 36.8 in 935 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in 965 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in 1468 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.9 in 1395 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2940.0 l 103.83 ft3 2.94 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3630.0 l 128.19 ft3 3.63 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4795.05 lb 2175 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 822.32 lb 373 kg |
| GVWR | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg | 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 1 3D5 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | - | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6700 rpm |
| Torque | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 325 - 5500 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes | - |
| Additional information | Total system power output - 430 kW / 577 bhp Total system torque - 740 Nm @ 6600 rpm / 545 lbs-ft | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch 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 |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | - | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8275 rpm |
| Torque | - | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 125 - 6375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes | - |
| 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 | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.50 s | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.40 s | 4.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 263.5 mi / 424.0 km | NEDC: 415.1 mi / 668.0 km EPA: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP: 360.4 mi / 580.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 20.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, CTY: 141 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 m 39.37 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.3 | 2 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 12.56:1 | - |
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 | 10.65 | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.04 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Electronic shock absorbers Dual Lower Arm Type | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Electronic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Electronic locking differential e-LSD | - |
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 | 8.5Jx21 | 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx18 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/40R21 102Y | 235/40R19 235/45R18 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | NCM811 | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 77.4 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Number of cells | 384 | - |
| Voltage | 697 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1072.99 lb 486.7 kg | - |
| Volume | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Capacity - 111.2 Ah Vehicle-to-load (V2L) - 3.6 kW Indoor V2L outlet Outdoor V2L connectors | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. USA battery code - BT37 (Panasonic 2170C) in Q1 USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) in Q2; Q3; Q4 European battery code - BT38 (LG Chem 2170C NMC) for 75 kWh in Q1; Q2; Q3 European battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) in Q2 European battery code - BT43 (LG Chem 2170L NMC) for 79 kWh in Q4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 240 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, 10.9 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 | DC charging 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC charging 11 kW, 6:38-7:10 | Wall Connector, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) (S) Aluminum sports pedals (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) (S) GT design lower fascia bumper, includes vertical line design elements (S) Unique GT design crashpad (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Active Blind Spot Assist with steering and braking intervention (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S) Central door locks (S) Children lock (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for turning and junction crossing (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Multi-Collision Brake Assist (MCB) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) (S) Parking Distance Warning (PDW-R) - rear parking sensors (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM) (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) 12V socket in rear cargo compartment (S) Bluetooth (S) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Head-up display (S) Meridian premium sound system with a total of 14 speakers, external power amplifier and surround sou (S) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Rear air conditioning vents (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passener seat with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Heated outer rear seats (O) Height-adjustable driver's seat (S) Height-adjustable front passenger seat (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S) Premium relaxation seats front (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated vegan leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Active Sound Design (ASD) (S) Auto aero flush outside door handles in body color (S) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Door sills with aluminum (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Power glass sunroof (extendable) (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows front and rear, impulse function and anti-trap protection on all seats (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S) Thermal insulation glazing on windows (S) Windscreen and front side windows in solar glass (UV protection) (S) Windshield wiper blade with variable intermittent switching (S) Anti-fog system (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Body-colored side mirrors with memory (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Adaptive dual-LED headlights (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED map lamp (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) LED spotlights on C-pillar (S) LED taillights (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Twilight sensor (S) Suede-look vegan leather seating (S) | 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) 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 | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) There can be differences in the features for one and the same trim available in different countries in Europe. Check the exact details with your local dealer. | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe) | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |