Comparison between:
- 2014 Tesla Model S P85+
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life
- 2019 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Tesla Model S P85+ | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life | 2019 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | |
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| Model alias | - | Twingo Z.E. | - | Twingo Z.E. |
| Trim | P85+ | Life | - | Zen |
| Model year | 2014 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | EUR 23,570 (DE, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | - | Steel Carbon-fiber | - |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Solid White Steel Grey Metallic Silver Metallic Brown Metallic Blue Metallic Green Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star | Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Tungsten Silver Metallic White Silver Metallic | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star |
| Interior colors | Black Grey Tan | Black Red Yellow | Black and Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 142.3 in 3615 mm | 141.7 in 3600 mm | 142.3 in 3615 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | - | 75.2 in 1910 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | - | - | - |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 60.7 in 1541 mm | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 60.7 in 1541 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 98.1 in 2492 mm | 95.2 in 2417 mm | 98.1 in 2492 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | - | 5.3 in 135 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 6.7 in 170 mm | - | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 35.7 in 908 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.7 in 908 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 33.7 in 855 mm | 37.3 in 947 mm | 33.7 in 855 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 52.0 in 1321 mm | - | 52.0 in 1321 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 50.6 in 1284 mm | - | 50.6 in 1284 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.2 in 1325 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 52.2 in 1325 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | - | 39.7 in 1009 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | - | 31.2 in 793 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 150.1 l 5.30 ft3 0.15 m3 | - | - | - |
| Curb weight | 4647.34 lb 2108 kg | 2451.54 lb 1112 kg | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg | 2597.05 lb 1178 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 917.12 lb 416 kg | 663.59 lb 301 kg | 771.62 lb 350 kg |
| GVWR | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.68 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.68 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | - | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Renault | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | - | R80 | - | R80 |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 375 V | - | - | - |
| Power | 310 kW 415.7 hp 421.5 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 - 8600 rpm | 3950 - 11450 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 3950 - 11450 rpm |
| Torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 500 - 3590 rpm | - | 500 - 3590 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco B-mode | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco B-mode |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - | Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 Nm | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 12.90 s | 12.40 s | 12.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | - | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 271.5 mi / 437.0 km | WLTP: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | WLTP: 87.6 mi / 141.0 km | WLTP: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 kWh/100 km |
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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.27 m 36.98 ft | 8.6 m 28.22 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 8.6 m 28.22 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | 3.93 | - | 3.93 |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.73 | - | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | - | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | - | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Drums | Drums | Drums |
| Additional information | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor | Ventilated disks front - 280 mm Drums rear - 9 inches | - | Ventilated disks front - 280 mm Drums rear - 9 inches |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 9Jx21 ET40 | - | 5Jx15 5Jx14 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V 265/35R21 101Y | 185/50R16 81H 205/45R16 83H | 165/65R15 165/70R14 | 165/65R15 81T 185/60R15 84T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | LG Chem | Panasonic-Sanyo | LG Chem |
| Model | NCR18650A | - | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 85 kWh | 22 kWh | 18.7 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Number of cells | 7104 | - | 204 | - |
| Number of modules | 16 | 8 | 17 | 8 |
| Voltage | 346 V | 400 V | 374 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 225 Wh/kg | - | - | - |
| Weight | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | 363.76 lb 165 kg | 507.06 lb 230 kg | 363.76 lb 165 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | - | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Usable capacity - 21.3 kWh | - | Usable capacity - 21.3 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW | Ac charging, 3.7 kW AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW | Household charging, 2.3 kW Wallbox, 3.6 kW Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC fast charging, 40 kW | Ac charging, 3.7 kW AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 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, Tesla, 10 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Twin chargers, Tesla, 20 kW Twin chargers, Type 2, 22 kW | - | - | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger, 0:45 Wall Connector, 4:15 Wall Connector, 8:30 NEMA 14-50, 8:51 SAE J1772 Adapter, 15:27 NEMA 5-15, 59:02 | 22 kW AC charging, 1:00-1:03 11 kW AC charging, 2:00-2:10 7.4 kW AC charging, 2:58-4:00 3.7 kW AC charging, 5:57-8:00 | DC fast charging, 0:28 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 2:36 Wallbox 3.6 kW, 5:12 Household charging, 8:08 | 22 kW AC charging, 1:00-1:03 11 kW AC charging, 2:00-2:10 7.4 kW AC charging, 2:58-4:00 3.7 kW AC charging, 5:57-8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Automatic keyless entry (O) Carbon fibre rear spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues on the left, right and and rear center bumper (O) Front air intakes (O) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Keyless entry (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille Front and rear parking sensors (O) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-precision electronic Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (O) Looking forward camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) Ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Amplifier (O) Bluetooth (S) Cruise control (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink for garage door opening (O) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Turn by turn navigation with 7 years of free map updates (O) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Front seats with memory settings (O) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Heated windshield wipers (O) Lighted door handles Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) 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) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors Heated side mirrors (O) Manual-folding side mirrors (S) Automatic high-beam control Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenience lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (O) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Premium Interior LED Lighting (O) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Gloss wood trim (O) Lacewood trim (O) Leather (S) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Nappa leather on armrests and door panels (O) Piano black decor accents (S) | - | City emergency braking (S) Combined front and side curtain airbags (S) Cruise control (S) Eectronic stability control (S) Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Immobilizer (S) ParkPilot (O) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (O) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) 5-inch touchscreen (S) maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S) RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S) 6 x speakers (S) Volkswagen Car-Net with a 3-year subscription (S) Climatronic (S) Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable driving seat (S) 3-spoke leather steering wheel (S) Power windows for driver and front passenger (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Cloth (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The Model S P85 and P85+ have been discontinued on November 12, 2014 together with the green and brown colour options. However, Tesla has upgraded via a software update the electric motor to 350 kW in 2015 for vehicles that are already delivered. MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | - | Volkswagen e-Up! gets minor improvements in features and remains largely unchanged for the following 2018 and 2019 model years with updated (WLTP) efficiency and range in 2019. | - |
| 2014 Tesla Model S P85+ | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life | 2019 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen |