Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD | |
| Series | - | ID. |
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| Model alias | Model 3 LR | AWD Pro S |
| Trim | Long Range RWD | Pro S AWD |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | - | USD 51,295 (USA, Apr 2022) |
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 |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Pure Gray Silver Mist Opal White Pearl Tourmaline Blue Arctic Blue Aurora Red |
| Interior colors | Black | Galaxy (Black with Gray) Lunar (Gray with Blue) |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 180.5 in 4584 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 83.0 in 2108 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 65.1 in 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 108.7 in 2762 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.3 in 1583 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 61.5 in 1563 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.8 in 173 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.6 in 1030 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 57.5 in 1460 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 55.9 in 1421 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 54.4 in 1382 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 46.7 in 1185 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.1 in 1045 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 37.6 in 954 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2830.0 l 99.94 ft3 2.83 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 858.0 l 30.30 ft3 0.86 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1818.0 l 64.20 ft3 1.82 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3805.18 lb 1726 kg | 4927.33 lb 2235 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1000.9 lb 454 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | 6062.71 lb 2750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Headroom with sunroof front - 1040 mm Headroom with sunroof rear - 976 mm Passenger volume with a sunroof - 2865 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport Standard |
| Additional information | A specific switched relucatance phase-permanent magnet motor with variable frequency drive and liquid cooling. | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Torque | - | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
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 | - |
| Total system torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.40 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.10 s | 6.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 310.0 mi / 498.9 km | EPA, CMB: 255.0 mi / 410.4 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 136 MPGe EPA, CMB: 130 MPGe EPA, HWY: 123 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 104 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 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 | 11.1 m 36.42 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 3 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 15.92:1 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 3.9 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 2.76 |
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 Coil springs (helical springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
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 | 14.1 in 358 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Drums |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | 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 | 8Jx20 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/50R20 255/45R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 77 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 82 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | LG Chem |
| Model | BT37 (NCR21700A) | LGX E78 |
| Type | NCA | NCM712 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 4416 | 299 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 4 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 408 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | 1086.88 lb 493 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 1 |
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 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 170 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | 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 (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) | AWD Pro S badging (S) Front underbody guard (S) Gloss black lower front grille (S) Silver accents on front and rear bumpers (O) Trailer hitch, factory-installed (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Advanced keyless access (KESSY) with proximity unlocking (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Anti-theft vehicle immobilizer (S) Center display proximity sensor (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Drowsiness detection (S) Dual front airbags (S) Dual front-side airbags (S) e-Sound (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electromechanical Brake Booster (eBB) (S) Electronic parking brake (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) IQ.Drive assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights (S) Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking (S) Park Distance Control, front & rear (S) Portable tire fix kit (S) Power door locks w/ remote featuring panic button (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear View Camera System with dynamic guidelines (S) Side Curtain Protection head impact airbags, front & rear (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with height adjustment and tensioners (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened (S) Wheel locks with extended theft protection (S) 12-inch Discover Pro Max display (S) 5.3-inch Volkswagen ID.Cockpit configurable digital instrument display (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) App-Connect smartphone integration via USB (S) Bluetooth (S) Capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (S) Capability for VW Car-Net services (S) Car2X (S) DAB + digital radio reception (S) Discover Pro Max navigation (S) Diversity antenna for FM reception (S) Hello ID. voice control (S) Rear USB-C charging ports for 2nd row (S) 7 x speakers (S) Telephone interface (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Wireless App-Connect smartphone integration (S) Wireless inductive charger (for compatible devices) (S) Wireless inductive charger (for compatible devices) (S) 2nd row adjustable air vents (S) Climatronic with touch dual-zone automatic climate control and pollen filter (S) Heat pump (S) 12-way power adjustable front seats with 4-way lumbar support, massage, position memory (S) 3-passenger, 60/40 split fold-flat rear bench (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Center console w/ configurable storage & cup holders (S) Heated front seats (S) Rear seat fold-down center armrest with cargo area pass-through (S) Seat-mounted fold-down center armrests for front seats (S) Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Multi-function steering wheel (S) Tilting & telescoping adjustable steering column (S) Adjustable cargo area floor (S) Automatic, variable intermittent front windshield wipers with rain sensor (S) Black Roof, silver anodized roof rails, silver roof accents & silver C-pillar (O) Body color roof, black roof rails, black roof accents & C-pillar (S) Hands-free Easy Open & Easy Close remote power rear liftgate (S) Heated automatic front washer nozzles (S) Illuminated & carpeted cargo area w/ tie-down hooks & 12V power port (S) Illuminated flush door handles (S) Laminated safety glass for the windscreen (S) Panoramic fixed-glass roof with electric sun shade (S) Rear window wiper & washer (S) Tinted privacy glass for 2nd row & cargo area windows (S) Wirelessly heated, infrared reflecting, noise insulating windscreen (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Body color side mirror caps (S) Convex exterior mirror on front passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Lit make-up mirror on sunvisors (S) Power folding side mirrors with position memory & signature puddle lights (S) Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) with dynamic cornering lights (S) Adjustable 30-color ambient interior lighting (S) Automatic headlights with "Coming Home-Leaving Home" feature (S) Front & rear LED reading lights (S) ID.Light (S) Illuminated front & rear Volkswagen logos; front light bar (S) Illuminated front Volkswagen logo; light bar integrated into front fascia (S) LED taillights and LED rear license plate lighting (S) Poor Weather Lights (S) Premium LED Projector headlights (S) Signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) Carpeted floor mats, front & rear (S) Leatherette door trim & armrests (S) Perforated V-Tex Leatherette seating surfaces (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 | - |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S AWD |