Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2019 Tesla Model X Performance (SR)
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
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 | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| 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 |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White Carbon Fiber Décor |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 198.3 in 5037 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 9.0 in 228 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 60.7 in 1542 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 58.5 in 1486 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 5740.84 lb 2604 kg |
| Payload | 822.32 lb 373 kg | 1137.59 lb 516 kg |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 6878.42 lb 3120 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 3D1 or 3D6 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6150 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Ludicrous |
| 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 | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Optional Ludicrous Mode |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | 6100 - 6800 rpm |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | A specific switched reluctance phase-permanent magnet motor with variable frequency drive and liquid cooling. 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 | - | 568 kW 761.7 hp 772.3 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 990 Nm 101.0 kgm 730.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.30 s | 2.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.20 s | 2.70 s |
| Additional information | - | Acceleration 0-60 mp/h with ludicrous mode - 2.8 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 343.6 mi / 553.0 km EPA, CMB: 305.0 mi / 490.8 km WLTP, CMB: 301.4 mi / 485.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 43 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 79 MPGe EPA, HWY: 77 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.827 m 38.80 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.05 |
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 | 9.734 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.325 |
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 Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping |
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 | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 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 | 9Jx20 ET35 9Jx20 ET35 9.5Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET35 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | BT42 (NCR21700A) | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 8256 |
| 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 | - | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 243 Wh/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 | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 NACS NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 17.28 kW DC 72 kW DC 150 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 150 kW, 0:40-0:50 DC 72 kW, 1:07-1:24 AC 17.28 kW, 5:47-8:41 |
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) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) Glass panoramic windshield (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Collision avoidance (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) LATCH system (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) Custom audio system (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Premium Connectivity (S) 17 x speakers, custom audio system (O) Trip Computer (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Carbon fiber decor (S) Cloth and leatherette (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 | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2019 Tesla Model X Performance (SR) |

