Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance
- 2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
SeriesID.ID.--
2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance2021 Audi e-tron 50 quattro2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
Model aliasID3 1st--Model 3 SR Plus
Model 3 SR+
Trim-Pure Performance-Standard Range Plus RWD
Model year2020202120212021
MarketEuropeEuropeGlobalNorth America, Europe
PriceEUR 39,990 (DE, Sep 2019)EUR 31,495 (DE, Feb 2021)--

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleHatchbackHatchbackSport utility vehicle (SUV)Sedan
MaterialsSteel
Aluminium
Steel
Aluminium
Steal
Aluminium
Mild steel
High-strength steel
Ultra-high-strength steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsWhite
Teal
Glacier White
Silver Metallic
Manganese Grey Metallic
Penny Copper Metallic
Makena Turquoise Metallic
Stonewashed Blue Metallic
Scale Silver Metallic
Moonstone Grey
Brilliant Black
Catalunya Red Metallic
Florett Siver Metallic
Galaxy Blue Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Manhattan Grey Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Siam Beige Metallic
Typhoon Grey Metallic
Solid Black
Midnight Silver Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Interior colorsWhite-Orange
Grey-Black
Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey
Platinum Grey-Soul Black
Black
Okapi Brown
Pearl Beige
Metropol Grey
Black
Black and White
Number of doors5554
Number of seats5555
Length167.8 in
4261 mm
167.8 in
4261 mm
193.0 in
4901 mm
184.8 in
4694 mm
Width71.2 in
1809 mm
71.2 in
1809 mm
76.2 in
1935 mm
72.8 in
1849 mm
Width with mirrors--86.3 in
2192 mm
82.2 in
2088 mm
Width with folded mirrors---76.1 in
1933 mm
Height61.1 in
1552 mm
61.7 in
1568 mm
64.1 in
1629 mm
56.8 in
1443 mm
Wheelbase108.9 in
2765 mm
109.1 in
2770 mm
115.3 in
2928 mm
113.2 in
2875 mm
Front track-60.9 in
1548 mm
65.2 in
1655 mm
62.2 in
1580 mm
Rear track-60.0 in
1525 mm
65.0 in
1652 mm
62.2 in
1580 mm
Clearance--6.8 in
172 mm
5.5 in
140 mm
Front headroom-40.3 in
1024 mm
41.2 in
1047 mm
40.3 in
1024 mm
Rear headroom--39.2 in
996 mm
37.7 in
958 mm
Front shoulder room--58.6 in
1489 mm
56.3 in
1430 mm
Rear shoulder room--57.2 in
1454 mm
54.0 in
1372 mm
Front hip room--60.9 in
1547 mm
53.4 in
1356 mm
Rear hip room--60.0 in
1524 mm
52.4 in
1331 mm
Front legroom--40.8 in
1036 mm
42.7 in
1085 mm
Rear legroom--39.1 in
993 mm
35.2 in
894 mm
Passenger volume---2746.7 l
97.00 ft3
2.75 m3
Trunk volume385.0 l
13.60 ft3
0.39 m3
385.0 l
13.60 ft3
0.39 m3
600.0 l
21.19 ft3
0.60 m3
340.0 l
12.01 ft3
0.34 m3
Maximum trunk volume-1267.0 l
44.74 ft3
1.27 m3
1725.0 l
60.92 ft3
1.73 m3
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Secondary trunk volume--60.0 l
2.12 ft3
0.06 m3
84.8 l
2.99 ft3
0.08 m3
Curb weight3637.63 lb
1650 kg
3906.59 lb
1772 kg
-3648.65 lb
1655 kg
Payload-1031.76 lb
468 kg
-892.87 lb
405 kg
GVWR-4938.35 lb
2240 kg
-4541.52 lb
2060 kg
Drag coefficient0.267 Cd0.267 Cd0.28 Cd0.23 Cd
Additional information-Permissible load on the front axle - 1050 kg
Permissible load on the rear axle - 1240 kg
Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial
Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial
Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in)
Drag coefficient with conventional exterior mirrors: 0.28
Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27
Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2565 kg
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Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerVolkswagenVolkswagen-Tesla
ModelAPP 310APP 310-DU Cat 1 3D1
Electric motor typeBrushless DCBrushless DCAC induction/asynchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorRearRearRearRear
Voltage---350 V
Power150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps
110 kW
147.5 hp
149.6 ps
130 kW
174.3 hp
176.8 ps
239 kW
320.5 hp
324.9 ps
Maximum power RPM---5525 rpm
Torque310 Nm
31.6 kgm
228.6 ft-lb
310 Nm
31.6 kgm
228.6 ft-lb
310 Nm
31.6 kgm
228.6 ft-lb
420 Nm
42.8 kgm
309.8 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM---325 - 5200 rpm
Regenerative brakingYesYesYesYes
Driving modes-Eco
Comfort
Sport
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Additional information--Coaxial asynchronous rear motorAC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor
Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive
A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6
Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6

Second electric motor

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

Motor type--AC induction/asynchronous-
Location--Front-
Power--100 kW
134.1 hp
136.0 ps
-
Torque--230 Nm
23.5 kgm
169.6 ft-lb
-
Regenerative braking--Yes-
Additional features--Axially parallel asynchronous motor-

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed99.4 mph
160.0 km/h
99.4 mph
160.0 km/h
118.1 mph
190.0 km/h
139.8 mph
225.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h-8.90 s6.80 s5.60 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph---5.30 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeWLTP: 261.0 mi / 420.0 kmWLTP: 218.1 mi / 351.0 kmWLTP: 208.8 mi / 336.0 kmNEDC: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km
EPA: 263.1 mi / 423.4 km
WLTP: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency-NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km
WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km
NEDC, CMB: 21.9 kWh/100 km
WLTP, CMB: 22.4 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA+A+A+A+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.2 m
33.46 ft
10.2 m
33.46 ft
12.2 m
40.03 ft
11.6 m
38.06 ft
Lock-to-lock turns---2
Additional information--Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance-

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)All-wheel drive (AWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio--9.2059
Axle ratio of the second electric motor.--9.205-
Additional information--Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear-

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension-Independent
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Coil springs (helical springs)
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Pneumatic (air suspension)
Adaptive air suspension
Independent
Double wishbone
Coil springs (helical springs)
Telescopic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspension-Independent
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)
Multi-link
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Pneumatic (air suspension)
Adaptive air suspension
Independent
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)
Telescopic shock absorbers

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes-DiscsDiscsVentilated discs
Rear brakes-DrumsDiscsVentilated 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

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims-7.5Jx188.5Jx198.5Jx18 ET40
8.5Jx19 ET40

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres-215/55R18 T255/55R19 111H235/40R19
235/45R18

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Manufacturer-LG Chem-Tesla and Panasonic, CATL
Model-LGX E78 (NCM712)-NCA, LFP
Type of rechargeable battery-Lithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery capacity58 kWh45 kWh71 kWh55.4 kWh
Number of cells-192324-
Number of modules-827-
Voltage-408 V396 V-
Energy density-265 Wh/kg--
Weight-454.15 lb
206 kg
1278.68 lb
580 kg
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LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
Cooling-Water-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulation
Heat pipe
Minimum ambient temperature----30 °C
-22 °F
Maximum ambient temperature---60 °C
140 °F
Additional informationVW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity
Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh
Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWhUsable capacity - 64.7 kWh
Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space
Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency
Right-hand drive models battery code - BT35 (Panasonic 2170C) with 52.4 kWh capacity
USA battery code - BT41 (Panasonic 2170L) with 55.4 kWh capacity
European battery code - BTF0 (CATL Prismatic LFP) and BT41 (Panasonic 2170L)

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeWallbox, 7.2 kW
Wallbox, 11 kW
DC charging, 100 kW
Wallbox, 7.2 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW
CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 3.84 kW
3-phase CEE cable, 6.4 kW
Mode 3 charging cable, 11 kW
DC charger, 120 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 portOnboard charger, Type 2 CCS2Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Tesla

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeDC charging, 0:28-0:30
Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17
Wallbox 7.2 kW, 8:04
DC charging 100 kW, 0:32
DC charging 50 kW, 0:43-0:54
Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15
DC charger, 0:29-0:36
Mode 3 charging cable, 6:27
3-phase CEE cable, 11:06
CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 18:29
Wall Connector, 5:39

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional featuresDAB+ digital radio (S)
Navigation system (S)
Heated seats (S)
Heated steering wheel (S)
Airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S)
Crash warning system (S)
Driver drowsiness detection (S)
ECall emergency call system (S)
Electronic brake force distribution (S)
Electronic immobilizer (S)
Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S)
First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S)
Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S)
ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S)
Lane Keep Assist (S)
Park Distance Control, rear radar (S)
Speed ​​limiter (S)
Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S)
Tire control display (S)
Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S)
Traffic signs recognition (S)
10-inch multi-touch display (S)
5.3-inch insturment cluster (S)
App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S)
Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S)
DAB+ digital radio (S)
Dicover Pro navigation system (S)
Intelligent Natural Voice control (S)
Keyless start system without safe securing (S)
4 x speaker audio system (S)
2 x USB Type-C ports (S)
Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
Armrests for front seats (S)
Center console with 2 cup holders in front (S)
Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S)
Multifunction steering wheel with touch controls (S)
Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S)
Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S)
Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S)
Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S)
Intermittent wiper control (S)
Windshield wipe-wash system (S)
Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S)
Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S)
Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S)
10-color ambient lighting (S)
LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S)
LED taillights (S)
Fragment fabric (S)
Anthracite bumper (S)
Black roof rails (O)
Detachable towing hitch (O)
e-tron Compact charging cable (S)
Glossy black control buttons with haptic feedback and aluminium look (O)
Luggage cover (S)
Matt black control buttons (S)
Model description and performance or technology lettering (S)
No model description and performance or technology lettering (O)
No performance or technology lettering (O)
Non-smokers package (S)
Orange-painted brake callipers on 18-inch wheels (O)
Provision for trailer towing device (O)
Removable boot partition net (S)
Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S)
Roof rail in anodised aluminum (O)
Smokers package (O)
Storage and luggage room package (O)
Variable foldable luggage mat (O)
Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S)
Audi Pre Sense Basic (S)
Audi Pre Sense Front (S)
Audi Pre Sense Rear (O)
Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O)
Backup camera (O)
Blind Spot Alert (O)
Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O)
Car alarm (O)
Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S)
Cross intersection assistance (O)
Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S)
Efficiency assistance (O)
Electronic immobilizer (S)
Emergency assistance (O)
Exit warning (O)
First aid kit (S)
ISOFIX on rear seats (S)
ISOFIX on the front passenger's seat (S)
Lane change warning (O)
Night vision assistant (O)
Obstacle avoidance assistance (O)
Parking aid plus with environment display (S)
Parking assistance (O)
Rear cross traffic assistance (O)
Rear side airbags (O)
Reverse cameras (O)
Seat occupancy recognition (S)
Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S)
Tire repair kit (S)
Tire-pessure monitoring system (S)
10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S)
12.3-inch infotainment display (S)
12V outlet (S)
Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S)
Audi Connect key (O)
Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S)
Audi music interface (S)
Audi music interface in the rear (O)
Audi phone box (O)
Audi smartphone interface (O)
Audi Virtual cockpit (S)
Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (O)
Bluetooth (S)
Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O)
Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O)
Digital radio (O)
Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O)
DVD-Player (O)
Garage door opener (O)
Head-up display (O)
MMI Navigation plus (S)
MMI Radio (S)
Remote key (S)
Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S)
SDXC memory card reader (S)
16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O)
10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S)
2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S)
2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S)
4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O)
Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O)
Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O)
Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S)
Increased heating capacity (O)
Center armrest front (S)
Comfort center armrest front (O)
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for both (O)
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for the driver's seat (O)
Folding down rear seats (S)
Headrests on front seats (S)
Heated front and rear seats (O)
Heated front seats (O)
Individual contour seats front (O)
Manually adjustable front seats (S)
S-sports seats front (O)
Sports front seats (O)
Standard front seats (S)
Variable headrests for the front seats (O)
Ventilated front seats (O)
Ventilated front seats with massage function (O)
Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (S)
Electrically adjustable steering wheel (O)
Leather-wrapped with handles in perforated leather (O)
Leather-wrapper with chrome application and contrasting stitching (O)
S line emblem and chrome trim (O)
Sport leather steering wheel with multifunction, paddles and heating (O)
Sport leather steering wheel, flattened at the bottom (O)
Sport steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (O)
Acoustic glazing on side windows (O)
Acoustic glazing on windscreen (S)
Adaptive windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O)
Green tinted heat insulating glass (S)
Luggage compartment door electrically opening and closing (S)
Manual sun protection roller on rear side windows (O)
Panoramic glass roof (O)
Privacy glass (O)
Servo closure for the doors (O)
Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking (O)
Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking and memory (O)
Auto-adjustable frameless side mirrors (S)
Auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with memory (O)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S)
Body-color painted side mirrors (S)
Heated side mirrors with integrated LED turning lights (S)
Virtual side mirrors (O)
Boot lighting right and left (S)
e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O)
Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O)
Footwell lighting front and rear (S)
Glovebox lights (S)
Headlights cleaning system (S)
Illuminated door sills (S)
Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear and S lettering front (O)
Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear without lettering (O)
LED taillights (O)
Matrix LED headlights (O)
Multi-colored ambient lights (O)
Reading lights front and rear (S)
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Tailgate lights (S)
Alcantara leather with contrast stitching (O)
All-faux-leather dashboard (O)
All-leather dashboard (O)
Dashboard in fabric black (O)
Decor inlays dark brown natural (O)
Decor inlays matt brushed dark (O)
Fabric effect (S)
Floor mats with contrast stitching (O)
Headliner in black fabric (O)
Headliner in moon silver fabric (S)
Leather and faux leather combo with contrasting stitching (O)
Leather top side of dashboard (O)
Milano Leather (O)
S-embossing in the backrests of the front seats (O)
Upper dashboard in leather and interior elements below in faux leather (O)
Valcona Leather (O)
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)
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)
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)
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 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---MCU2
- Intel Atom A3950
- 14 nm
- 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU
- 4GB DDR4
- 64GB eMMC
- 187 GFlops processing power
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