Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU
- 2016 Tesla Model X P90D
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU | 2016 Tesla Model X P90D | |
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| Trim | Performance AWD | Performance AWD EU | P90D |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2023 (MY23) | 2016 (MY16) |
| Market | North America | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 54,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Silver Metallic Solid Black Solid White Titanium Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White | Black Tan White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 186.0 in 4724 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 198.3 in 5037 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm |
| Front track | 62.3 in 1582 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 872 mm | - | - |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 5.0 in 128 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 8.3 in 211 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 60.7 in 1542 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 59.0 in 1498 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 561.0 l 19.81 ft3 0.56 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | - | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 4047.69 lb 1836 kg | 5377.07 lb 2439 kg |
| GVWR | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 6768.19 lb 3070 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.24 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 | Tesla |
| Model | 4D2 | DU Cat 3 3D6 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 142 V | 335 V | 320 V |
| Power | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps | 235 kW 315.1 hp 319.5 ps | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 6150 rpm |
| Torque | 459 Nm 46.8 kgm 338.5 ft-lb | 450 Nm 45.9 kgm 331.9 ft-lb | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive 3D6 is the code for the new hairpin motor | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 3D3 | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 335 V | 320 V |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | 6622 rpm | 6100 - 6800 rpm |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 6200 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 380 kW 509.6 hp 516.7 ps | - | 568 kW 761.7 hp 772.3 ps |
| Total system torque | - | - | 990 Nm 101.0 kgm 730.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.30 s | 3.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.90 s | 3.10 s | 3.20 s |
| Additional information | - | - | The above-mentioned acceleration is achieved after the Ludicrous Speed Upgrade |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 298.0 mi / 479.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 339.9 mi / 547.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 279.6 mi / 450.0 km EPA, CMB: 249.8 mi / 402.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 16.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | 2.05 | 2.6 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | 9 | 9.325 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | - | 9.734 |
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) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
| Additional information | Track Mode | - | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | High-performance brake with red callipers | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 | 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 | 235/35R20 275/39R20 | - | 255/45R20 105Y 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 275/45R20 110Y 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | 79 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | LG Energy Solution | Panasonic |
| Model | BT42 (NCR21700A) | BT43 (LG Chem 2170L) | - |
| Type | NCA | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | - | 16 |
| 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 | - |
| Number of modules | - | - | 7104 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - | 243 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 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 CCS2 | 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 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 1.92 kW AC 2.88 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 17.28 kW DC 72 kW DC 145 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | DC 145 kW, 0:36-0:45 DC 72 kW, 1:00-1:15 AC 17.28 kW, 5:13-7:49 AC 9.6 kW, 9:23 AC 5.76 kW, 15:38 AC 3.84 kW, 23:26 AC 2.88 kW, 31:15 AC 1.92 kW, 46:53 AC 1.44 kW, 62:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 2 x subwoofers (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated sport seats with power tilt and thigh extension (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) Microsuede and carbon fiber decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | 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) 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) Sentry mode (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (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 - 13 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) Wiper defroster (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 Matrix headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console for second row passengers (O) Glass panoramic windshield (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adaptive cruise control (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) 2 x Carbon air purification filters (O) Collision warning system (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Front and rear autopilot camera and radar (S) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Headlight control (O) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (O) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane departure warning system (O) LATCH system (S) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Overtaking sensor (S) Parking and assistance (O) Parking assistance (S) Parking distance sensors (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) Side autopilot radar (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 17-inch touchscreen display (S) Amplifier (O) Digital signal processing (O) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) MP3 player (S) Quick connection phone dock (O) Remote audio controls (S) Satellite radio (O) 9 x speakers, 240-watt (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 (O) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (O) Alloy and leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (O) De-Ice for the windscreen wiper (O) 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) Remote trunk/hatch release (S) Self-presenting door (O) Wiper blade defrosters (S) Automatic rear view mirror (S) Driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) Cargo area light (S) Daytime running lights (S) Front and rear reading lights (S) Front fog lights (O) LED headlights (S) Soft LED ambient interior lighting (O) Alloy and leather accents (O) Alloy and wood accents (S) Carbon fiber decor (O) Figured ash wood decor (O) Glossy obeche wood decor (O) Leather (O) Matte obeche wood decor (O) Premium cloth (S) Synthetic suede (O) |
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. | 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. MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU | 2016 Tesla Model X P90D |