Comparison between:
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2016 Tesla Model S 90D
- 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2016 Tesla Model S 90D | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 LR | - | - |
| Trim | Long Range AWD | 90D | Performance Package |
| Model year | 2019 | 2016 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | USD 48,490 (USA, Nov 2019) GBP 47,700 (UK, Nov 2019) EUR 52,390 (DE, Nov 2019) AUD 95,495 (AU, Nov 2019) CNY 439,900 (China, Nov 2019) | - | USD 63,000 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 49,900 (UK, Oct 2019) EUR 57,900 (DE, Oct 2019) CNY 460,000 (PRC, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | - |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Steel Aluminium Alloy |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Solid Black Solid White (discontinued in October 2016) Titanium Silver Metallic (Discontinued in October 2016) Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Silver Metallic | Snow Magnesium Thunder Moon Midnight Void |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Grey Tan | Slate Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Charcoal Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Ventilated Nappa leather Barley with reconstructed wood deco |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 181.4 in 4607 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 78.1 in 1985 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 58.2 in 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm | - |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 4.6 in 117 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 404.0 l 14.27 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 | 34.0 l 1.20 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4071.94 lb 1847 kg | 4847.97 lb 2199 kg | - |
| Payload | 921.53 lb 418 kg | 531.31 lb 241 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4993.47 lb 2265 kg | 5820.2 lb 2640 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.24 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Braked towing capacity - 1500 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | - |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 335 V | 375 V | - |
| Power | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6700 rpm | 6100 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 5500 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 311 kW / 417 hp | Total system power - 300 kW Total system torque - 660 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | - |
| Model | 3D3 | - | - |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 335 V | - | - |
| Power | 121 kW 162.3 hp 164.5 ps | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 8275 rpm | 6100 rpm | - |
| Torque | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 125 - 6375 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 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 145.0 mph 233.3 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | 4.00 s | 4.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | 3.80 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 385.3 mi / 620.0 km EPA: 322.0 mi / 518.2 km WLTP: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km | NEDC: 328.1 mi / 528.0 km EPA: 293.9 mi / 473.0 km | EPA: 275.0 mi / 442.6 km WLTP: 310.7 mi / 500.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 112 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe EPA, HWY: 107 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 | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.45 | - |
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 | 9.34 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.34 | - |
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) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent MacPherson strut adjustable Öhlins dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent Multi-link adjustable Öhlins dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 | 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 | Brembo 4-piston calipers Öhlins DFV dampers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx18 ET40 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/40R19 235/45R18 | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V | 245/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic | - |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR18650A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | 90 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Number of cells | 4416 | 7104 | - |
| Number of modules | 4 | 16 | 27 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 346 V | - |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 225 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-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 | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37 | The 80 kWh and 90 kWh packs are identical except the higher-capacity cells used by the 90 kWh one. | China model battery capacity - 72 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW | 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 | Wallbox, 11 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, Tesla Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Tesla Onboard charger, Type 2 Onboard charger, Tesla | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
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 | Supercharger, 0:45 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:42-15:38 Wall Connector, 7:50 NEMA 14-50, 9:23 NEMA 5-15, 62:30 | DC charging, 0:25-0:31 Wallbox, 7:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (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 (S) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (O) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (O) Integrated Center Console (O) 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) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot warning 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) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) Ventilated front seats (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio ready (S) 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) 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) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Next Gen seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Active 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) Lighted door handles (O) 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) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve 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 (S) LED daytime running lights (S) 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) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Gloss wood trim (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) | 360° Camera (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Blind Spot Information with Steer assist (S) Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering (S) Cross Traffic Alert with brake support (S) Driver support (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front camera (S) Front park assist (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Pilot Assist (S) Power child safety locks (S) Rear camera (S) Rear collision warning and mitigation (S) Rear park assist (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off mitigation (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 15W inductive charging for smartphones (S) Big vertical centre display with touch screen (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB (S) Driver's display (S) Harman Kardon premium sound (S) HomeLink (S) Infotainment powered by Android (S) Phone As Key (S) Polestar Connect (S) SiriusXM satellite radio (S) 4 x USB Type-C connectors (2 front and 2 rear) (S) Airborne PM 2.5 particulate matter sensor (S) CleanZone (S) Climate system (S) Gold-coloured seatbelts (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Power operated four-way lumbar support (S) Power-operated driver's seat with memory (S) Power-operated front passenger seat (S) Rear head restraints (S) Seat cushion extensions (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Handsfree power operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (S) Panoramic glass sunroof incl. Polestar Symbol (S) Power-operated rear boot lid (S) Rain sensor (S) Tinted Rear Window (S) Windshield wipers with integrated, heated nozzles (S) Frameless exterior mirrors with autodim and foldable (S) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Retractable door mirrors (S) Adaptive rear lighting with a 288 LEDs rear lamp (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) Light sequences (S) Pixel headlights with proximity lights (S) Nappa leather (O) Weave Tech (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 | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | - |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2016 Tesla Model S 90D | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package |