Comparison between:
- 2024 FIAT 500e
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 FIAT 500e | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | |
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| Trim | - | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | INSPI(RED) Red INSPI(RED) Glacier White INSPI(RED) Tuxedo Black Inspired By Beauty Rose Gold Inspired by Music Tuxedo Black | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Cream | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 3 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 143.0 in 3631 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | - | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 74.1 in 1883 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 68.8 in 1748 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 66.3 in 1684 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 91.4 in 2322 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 57.7 in 1465 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | 28.8 in 732 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 22.7 in 577 mm | - |
| Clearance | 4.5 in 114 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.3 in 997 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.4 in 898 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 51.1 in 1297 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 47.8 in 1214 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 49.8 in 1265 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 45.2 in 1147 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 77.2 in 1961 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 29.4 in 748 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 101.2 l 3.57 ft3 0.10 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 213.0 l 7.52 ft3 0.21 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2958.6 lb 1342 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 58.9 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 41.1 % | - |
| Payload | 881.85 lb 400 kg | 822.32 lb 373 kg |
| GVWR | 3891.16 lb 1765 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.324 Cd | 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 | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 87 kW 116.7 hp 118.3 ps | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps |
| Torque | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Range Sherpa | - |
| 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) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| 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 | 70 kW 93.9 hp 95.2 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.00 s | 3.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 149.1 mi / 240.0 km | EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 107 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 | 9.7 m 31.82 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.98 | 2.05 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 16.1:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 281 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 26 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 8.0 in 203 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | 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 | 6.5Jx17 ET41 | 9Jx20 ET34 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/45R17 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 37.3 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 42 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | BT42 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell configuration | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 648.82 lb 294.3 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 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 | Type 1 CCS1 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 85 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 85 kW, 0:35 AC 11 kW, 4:15 | AC 11.5 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) 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | For 2025, the color options include: INSPI(RED), ICONA Rose Gold, ICONA Glacier White, ICONA Tuxedo Black, ICONA Tennis Ball, ICONA Marine Layer Mist, ICONA Ocean Green, Giorgio Armani Collectors Edition in Green, Giorgio Armani Collectors Edition in Greige | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2024 FIAT 500e | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD |