Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT (UK)
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2023 KIA EV6 GT (UK) | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 LR AWD | - |
| Trim | Long Range AWD | GT (UK) |
| Model year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | - | GBP 62,645 (UK, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | 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 | Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black with Neon Green Stitching |
| Number of doors | 4 | - |
| Number of seats | 5 | - |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 184.8 in 4695 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 54.9 in 1395 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 480.0 l 16.95 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg |
| Payload | 822.32 lb 373 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 5754.07 lb 2610 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Maximum braked trailer weight - 1800 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D5 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 335 V | - |
| Power | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6700 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 5500 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
| 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 3D7 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D5 and 3D7 | Total system power output - 430 kW / 577 bhp Total system torque - 740 Nm @ 6600 rpm / 545 lbs-ft |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 335 V | - |
| Power | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 8275 rpm | - |
| Torque | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 125 - 6375 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
| Additional features | 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 | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 3.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | 3.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 415.1 mi / 668.0 km EPA: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP: 360.4 mi / 580.0 km | WLTP: 263.0 mi / 423.3 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, CTY: 141 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 22.7 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m 38.06 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | 2.3 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 12.56:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.04 | 10.65 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.04 | - |
| Additional information | - | Electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) Drive mode integrated control |
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 MacPherson strut Electronic shock absorbers Dual Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Electronic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) |
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 | Front disk size - 381 mm / 15 in Rear disk size - 361 mm / 14.2 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx18 ET40 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/40R19 235/45R18 | 255/40R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | SK Innovation |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCM811 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 384 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 697 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | - | 1072.99 lb 486.7 kg |
| Volume | - | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 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. USA battery code - BT37 (Panasonic 2170C) in Q1 USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) in Q2; Q3; Q4 European battery code - BT38 (LG Chem 2170C NMC) for 75 kWh in Q1; Q2; Q3 European battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) in Q2 European battery code - BT43 (LG Chem 2170L NMC) for 79 kWh in Q4 | Capacity - 111.2 Ah Vehicle-to-load (V2L) - 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Device (V2D) |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 240 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, Type 2 CCS2, 10.9 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 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC charging 11 kW, 6:38-7:10 |
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 (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) 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) | 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) (S) Alloy pedals (S) Body-color lower fascia bumper with gloss black accents (S) Body-color unique design side sills (S) Body-color unique design wheel arches (S) Console lid garnish (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) (S) GT exterior styling with neon green brake calipers (S) High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) (S) Luggage board (S) Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) (S) Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) (S) Towing Trailer Hitch (O) Unique GT design crashpad (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Auto Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S) Central door locks (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) Fusion Plus (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Change Oncoming/Side (LO/LS) (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Ramp (NSCC-R) (S) Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (S) Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) (S) Safe Exit Assist (SEA) (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) - Machine Learning, Fusion Plus-type (Fusion +) (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM) (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD) (S) Central speaker, amplifier, and subwoofer (S) Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 4 x front and rear door speakers (S) 2 x front mid range speakers (S) Meridian premium audio system with 14 speakers & active sound design (ASD) (S) 2 x rear surround speakers (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) 4 x tweeters - 2 front and 2 rear (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog (S) Front and rear air conditioning vents (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (S) 2nd row heated outboard seats (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Manual adjustable front passenger seat (S) Manual driver and passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining (S) D-cut steering wheel with neon GT button for GT mode (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column Acoustic film front door window (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Deluxe metal scuff plates (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) (S) Smart power liftgate (S) Solar glass windshield (S) Windshield wiper blade (S) Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror with Homelink (S) High-gloss black side mirrors (S) Power adjustable heated side mirrors (S) Power folding side mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam (S) Glove box with illumination (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED High Mounted Stop lamp (S) LED map lamp (S) LED puddle lamps (S) LED rear cargo light (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S) Black suede bucket seats with neon green stitching (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth trim roof (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 | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2023 KIA EV6 GT (UK) |