Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD
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 | 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD | |
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| Trim | Performance AWD | Performance AWD | Select AWD |
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | North America |
| Price | - | USD 59,990 (USA, Nov 2020) | USD 46,595 (USA, Nov 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | 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 | Steel Aluminium |
| 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 | Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Carbonized Gray Star White Metallic Tricoat Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Shadow Black Iconic Silver Space White |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White | Black Onyx |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 77.9 in 1978 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 117.0 in 2972 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm | - |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.2 in 157 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 821.2 l 29.00 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 1687.7 l 59.60 ft3 1.69 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 136.0 l 4.80 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 4398.22 lb 1995 kg | - |
| Payload | 822.32 lb 373 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | - |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | - |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V | - |
| Power | 219 kW 293.7 hp 297.8 ps | 235 kW 315.1 hp 319.5 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 5075 rpm | 5075 rpm | - |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 4800 rpm | 325 - 4800 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | Two motors - one on each axle Peak system power - 198 kW (266 hp) System torque - 580 Nm (428 ft-lbs) |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | - |
| Model | 3D3 | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | - |
| Location | Front | Front | - |
| Voltage | 335 V | - | - |
| Power | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6622 rpm | 8275 rpm | - |
| Torque | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 125 - 6375 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | 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 | - |
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 | 3.70 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.20 s | 3.50 s | 5.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km EPA: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km WLTP: 352.3 mi / 567.0 km | EPA: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km | EPA: 210.0 mi / 338.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2 | - |
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 | 9.1 | - |
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 Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Lower suspension 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 | - |
| 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 | Performance brakes Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 27 / 22 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm | Brembo Flexira Aluminium Callipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 ET34 | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic | LG Chem |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR21700A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 75.7 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | - | 288 |
| Number of modules | - | 4 | 10 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) | 68 kWh usable |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW | AC charging, 11.1 kW DC Charging, 250 kW | DC charging, 150 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, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 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 | Wall Connector, 7:00 | DC Charging, 0:16-0:20 AC charging, 6:00-7:28 | DC charging, 0:38 |
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) 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) 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) | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | 360-Degree Camera (S) Active Park Assist 2.0 (S) Auto High Beams (S) BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert (S) E-Latch System (S) Evasive Steering Assist (S) Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Lane-Keeping System (S) Navigation (S) Post-Collision Braking (S) Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Rear View Camera (S) Reverse Brake Assist (S) Reverse Sensing System (S) Speed Sign Recognition (S) 10.2-inch instrument cluster screen (S) 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen (S) Customizable instrument cluster (S) Modemm-based OTA updates (S) Phone as a Key with FordPass (S) Voice-activated SYNC with Connected Navigation (S) Wireless Device Charging Pad (S) 4-war manually adjustable front passenger seat (S) 60/40 split-fold-flat rear seats (S) 8-way power adjustable driver seat (S) Front row bucket seats (S) LED Lights and Sequential Rear Turn Signals (S) ActiveX Seating Material (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 | 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD |