Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT
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 EU | 2023 KIA EV6 GT | |
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| Trim | Performance AWD EU | GT |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | Europe | North America |
| Price | - | USD 61,600 (USA, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| 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 | Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black with Neon Green Stitching |
| Number of doors | 4 | - |
| Number of seats | 5 | - |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 184.8 in 4695 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 54.9 in 1395 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2940.0 l 103.83 ft3 2.94 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3630.0 l 128.19 ft3 3.63 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 4795.05 lb 2175 kg |
| Payload | 822.32 lb 373 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | 3D1 or 3D6 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 219 kW 293.7 hp 297.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 5075 rpm | - |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 4800 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6 | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 335 V | - |
| Power | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6622 rpm | - |
| Torque | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6200 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 | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 377 kW 505.6 hp 512.6 ps | 430 kW 576.6 hp 584.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | 740 Nm 75.5 kgm 545.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.30 s | 3.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.20 s | 3.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km WLTP, CMB: 352.3 mi / 567.0 km | EPA, CMB: 206.0 mi / 331.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 16.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 85 MPGe EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 79 MPGe EPA, HWY: 74 MPGe |
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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.3 |
| 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 | 9 | 10.65 |
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 MacPherson strut Electronic shock absorbers Dual Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Electronic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) |
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 | 15.0 in 381 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 14.2 in 361 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 ET34 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 255/40R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 111.2 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | SK Innovation |
| Model | BT42 (NCR21700A) | - |
| Type | NCA | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 384 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 697 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 |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
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 240 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 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC 11 kW, 6:38-7:10 |
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) 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) 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) | 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) (S) Body-color lower fascia bumper with gloss black accents (S) Body-color unique design side sills (S) Body-color unique design wheel arches (S) Cargo cover (O) Cargo power outlet (S) Console lid garnish (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) (S) GT design lower fascia bumper, includes vertical line design elements (S) High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) (S) Luggage board (S) Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) (S) Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) (S) Towing Trailer Hitch (O) Unique GT design crashpad (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Auto Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S) Central door locks (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) Fusion Plus (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (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) Lane Change Oncoming/Side (LO/LS) (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Ramp (NSCC-R) (S) Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (S) Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) - Machine Learning, Fusion Plus-type (Fusion +) (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (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 navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD) (S) Central speaker, amplifier, and subwoofer (S) Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 4 x front and rear door speakers (S) 2 x front mid range speakers (S) Meridian premium audio system (S) 2 x rear surround speakers (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) 4 x tweeters - 2 front and 2 rear (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog (S) Front and rear air conditioning vents (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (S) 2nd row heated outboard seats (S) 2nd row reclining (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Manual driver and passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) D-cut steering wheel with neon GT button for GT mode (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column Acoustic film front door window (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Deluxe metal scuff plates (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable (S) LED puddle lamps (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) (S) Smart power liftgate (S) Windshield wiper blade (S) Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror with Homelink (S) High-gloss black side mirrors (S) Power adjustable heated side mirrors (S) Power folding side mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Glove box with illumination (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED High Mounted Stop lamp (S) LED map lamp (S) LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) headlights (S) LED rear cargo light (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S) Carpet flooring (S) Carpeted floor mats (O) Cloth trim roof (S) Suede seat trim with vegan leather trim along outer edges of seat (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU | 2023 KIA EV6 GT |