Comparison between:
- 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | |
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| Trim | Turbo S | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2020 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 187,610 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 138,826 (UK, Oct 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | White Black Frozen Blue Metallic Carrara White Metallic Jet Black Metallic Volcano Grey Metallic Dolomite Silver Metallic Gentian Blue Metallic Mamba Green Metallic Carmine Red | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 195.4 in 4963 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | - | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.4 in 2144 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 54.3 in 1378 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 366.0 l 12.93 ft3 0.37 m3 | 561.0 l 19.81 ft3 0.56 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5059.61 lb 2295 kg | 4047.69 lb 1836 kg |
| Payload | 1267.66 lb 575 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6327.27 lb 2870 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum permissible roof load - 75 kg Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.583 m² | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 3 3D6 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
| Torque | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | 450 Nm 45.9 kgm 331.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive 3D6 is the code for the new hairpin motor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6622 rpm |
| Torque | - | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - |
| Additional features | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 560 kW / 761 ps Overboost total maximum torque with Launch Control - 1050 Nm | 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 | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 2.80 s | 3.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 1.70 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.60 s | 3.10 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) with Launch Control - 6.3 s Acceleration 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) with Launch Control - 9.8 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 256.0 mi / 412.0 km WLTP: 293.0 mi / 471.5 km | EPA: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km WLTP: 339.9 mi / 547.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 26.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 24.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 25.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16.5 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 | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.05 |
| Additional information | Rear-axle steering (RAS) with power steering plus Steering ratio (RAS) - 14.2:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | - | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9 |
| Additional information | Front-axle - single-speed automatic transmission Rear-axle - two-speed automatic transmission Electric all-wheel drive with adjustable momentum distribution | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs | 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 |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Ceramic Composite Yellow callipers Front brakes diameter - 420 mm Front brakes thickness - 40 mm Rear brakes diameter - 410 mm Rear brakes thickness - 32 mm Specially-coated PSCB steel brakes Carbon-ceramic brakes are optional 10-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 ET60 11.5Jx21 ET66 | 9Jx20 ET34 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 265/35R21 101Y 305/30R20 104Y | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 93.4 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Number of cells | 396 | - |
| Number of modules | 33 | - |
| Voltage | 800 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1388.91 lb 630 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 83.7 kWh 12 cells per module | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) European battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) with 82.1 kWh in Q1 only European battery code - BT43 (LG Chem 2170L NMC) with 79 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 270 kW | Wall Connector, 11.5 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, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging at 270 kW, 0:16-0:23 DC charging at 50 kW, 1:24-1:33 AC charging at 11 kW, 8:30-9:00 | Supercharger, 0:22 Wall Connector, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 3-point automatic seat belts with pre-tentioners (S) Active bonnet system (S) Auto hold function (S) Brake pad wear indicator (S) Collision and brake assist (S) Cruise control including adaptive speed limiter (S) Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from A-pillar to C-pillar (S) Doors with integrated side impact protection (S) Driver personalisation (S) Electric parking brake (S) Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Immobiliser with remote central locking, alarm system with radar-based interior surveillance (S) Integrated Porsche 4D chassis control (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keeping Assist including Traffic Sign Recognition (S) Manual adjustment of seat belt height for driver and front passenger seats (S) Multi-collision brake (S) ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning (S) Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (S) Porsche Recuperation Management (PRM) (S) Porsche Stability Management (PSM) vehicle stability system with ABS (S) Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) (S) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) (S) Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Plus (S) Range Mode for the activation of efficiency-orientated settings (S) Roll-over detection for activation of curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners (S) Seat belt warning system for all seats (S) Side airbags in front (S) Sport Mode for the activation of dynamic performance settings including Launch Control (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) (S) 16.8-inch curved display (S) Centre Console with Direct Touch Control (S) Digital radio (S) Porsche Communication Management for navigation, voice control, audio (S) Porsche Connect with Apple CarPlay (S) 14 x speakers with BOSE Surround Sound System and 710 Watts output (S) 2 x USB-C charge ports and 12V electric socket in the rear (S) 2 x USB-C connectivity and charge ports and a 12V electric socket in the centre console (S) Active carbon fine dust filter (S) Advanced climate control (2-zone) (S) Parking Pre-climatisation including pre-conditioning of the battery (S) Thermally insulated glass all round (S) Heat pump (S) 60:40 rear bench split (S) Comfort front seats (14-way electric) with memory package (S) Integrated front headrests (S) Rear seats with 2 seats in single-seat look (S) Seat heating (front and rear) (S) Two integrated cupholders, front and rear (S) Multi-function sports steering wheel in leather (S) Auto-deploying door habdles (S) Heated rear screen with auto-off function (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger (S) Windscreen wiper system including rain sensor and washer jets (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, aspherical on driver's side (S) 4-point LED daytime running lights (S) Automatic headlight activation including 'Welcome Home' lighting (S) Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (S) LED interior lighting concept (S) LED Matrix headlights (S) Light strip (S) Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (S) Third brake light (S) Smooth finish leather (S) | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (S) Performance Brakes (S) Track Mode (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) 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) Sentry mode (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (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 - 13 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) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Wiper defroster (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 Matrix headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD |