Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD
- 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD | 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 MR | Model 3 LR |
| Trim | Mid Range RWD | Long Range RWD |
| Model year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Market | North America | North America |
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 | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3686.13 lb 1672 kg | 3805.18 lb 1726 kg |
| Payload | 1000.9 lb 454 kg | 1000.9 lb 454 kg |
| GVWR | 4687.03 lb 2126 kg | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | 3D1 |
| Electric motor type | Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) | Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | A specific switched relucatance phase-permanent magnet motor with variable frequency drive and liquid cooling. |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.90 s | 5.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.60 s | 5.10 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration after a software update - 5.2 s 0-60 mph / 5.5 s 0-100 km/h Top speed after a software update - 225 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km | EPA, CMB: 310.0 mi / 498.9 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 123 MPGe EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 126 MPGe EPA, HWY: 120 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.05 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 9 |
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 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 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 | 12.6 in 320 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 |
| 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 | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 65 kWh | 77.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR21700A |
| Type | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | - | 4416 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 4 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1053.81 lb 478 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-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. Usable battery capacity - 62.5 kW Battery code - BT36 | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity - 75 kWh Battery code - BT37 |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 200 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 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 200 kW, 0:30 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 AC 9.6 kW, 6:46 AC 1.44 kW, 45:08 | DC 250 kW, 0:33 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 AC 9.6 kW, 8:23 AC 1.44 kW, 55:55 |
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 (O) Engine start button (S) Metal roof (S) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (O) Roof rack (O) 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 emergency braking (S) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system 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) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (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) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) 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) Bluetooth (S) Docking for two smartphones (O) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Internet connectivity (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Rear USB ports (O) 15 x speakers with premium audio (O) 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 heated front seats (O) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (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) Tinted glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (O) Ambient interior lighting (O) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seating materials (O) Textile seats (S) | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console (S) Engine start button (S) Metal roof (S) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (S) Roof rack (O) 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 emergency braking (S) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system 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) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (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) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) 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) Bluetooth (S) Docking for two smartphones (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Internet connectivity (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Rear USB ports (S) 15 x speakers with premium audio (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 heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (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) Tinted glass roof (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lighting (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 seating materials (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 | Enhanced Autopilot, TACC and all related features are available as hardware on all vehicles but can be software enabled only after paying the corresponding fee. This can be done upon placing an order or after delivery. |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD | 2017 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |