Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU | |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 S+ Model 3 SR+ |
| Trim | Standard RWD | Standard Range Plus RWD EU |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | GBP 38,500 (UK, Nov 2019) EUR 44,390 (DE, Nov 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 | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg | 3551.65 lb 1611 kg |
| Payload | - | 989.88 lb 449 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4541.52 lb 2060 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 | - | 3D1 or 3D5 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5525 rpm |
| Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 325 - 5200 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Variants with 3D5 have 208 kW power |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 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 | - | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | 5.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 278.4 mi / 448.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CMB: 14 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 | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | 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 | 9.03 | 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) Passive 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) Passive 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 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 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 | - | 52.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | BT35 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 2976 |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 4 |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 144 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 833.35 lb 378 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 | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 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 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | AC 11.5 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 170 kW, 0:30 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4” first-row touchscreen (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Manual-adjust side-view mirrors (S) Textile decor (S) Vegan leather with textile inserts (S) | Air-filter (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) Self-Driving Functionality (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) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (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 heated front 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) Manually adjusted 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU |