Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ | P8 AWD |
| Trim | Standard Range Plus RWD | Twin Motor |
| Model year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Global |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Crossover |
| 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 | Black Stone Thunder Grey Fjord Blue Silver Dawn Crystal White Sage Green |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Charcoal Black Light Gray |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 174.8 in 4440 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 62.8 in 1596 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 63.1 in 1603 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 7.0 in 177 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 36.7 in 932 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 56.3 in 1429 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 413.0 l 14.58 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1205.0 l 42.55 ft3 1.21 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 959.01 lb 435 kg |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 5776.11 lb 2620 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.319 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Frontal area - 2.54 m² Towing capacity braked / unbraked - 1800 / 750 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | E400V6 (EAD3.1) |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 350 V | - |
| Power | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5525 rpm | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 5200 rpm | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| 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 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.
| Model | - | E400V6 (EAD3.1) |
| Motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Torque | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 4.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.30 s | 4.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km EPA: 263.1 mi / 423.4 km WLTP: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km | EPA: 209.2 mi / 336.7 km WLTP: 271.5 mi / 437.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 133 MPGe EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 87 MPGe EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 22 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 | 11.4 m 37.40 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | 2.7 |
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 | - |
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) | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic 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 |
| 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 | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 7.5Jx19 8Jx20 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/40R19 235/45R18 | 235/45R20 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic, CATL | - |
| Model | NCA, LFP | NCM |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 55.4 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Weight | - | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | 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) | Usable capacity - 75 kWh |
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, 150 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, Tesla, 7.7 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 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, 5:39 | DC charging, 0:25-0:40 AC charging, 7:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (O) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) sensor platform (S) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Blockier-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (O) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Front and rear parking assist (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Hill Start Assist (HSA) (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Keyless entry with hands-free power tailgate opening and closing (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Parking camera with 360° surround view (O) Pilot Assist Driver Assistance System (O) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 8 x -speaker 250W audio system with Air Woofer Technology (S) -speaker 600W Premium Sound by Harman Kardon with Fresh Air Subwoofer (O) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 12V connection on center console in front (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Inductive smartphone charging system (S) Two USB-C ports in the center console front and rear (S) Volvo Cars app, including 4-year subscription (S) Advanced air purification system with fine dust filtration according to air quality standard PM2.5 (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Fog sensor (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heat pump (S) High-voltage coolant heating (HVCH) (S) Adjustable leg rest for driver and front passenger seat (S) Comfort front seats (S) Fixed rear seat head restraints (S) Headrests of the 2nd row of seats can be folded down (electric) (O) Heated front seats (S) Height and length adjustable front passenger seat (S) Height-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (electric) (S) Lumbar support (4-way) for driver and front passenger seat (S) Rear seats in a ratio of 40/60 or completely foldable (S) Door handles in body colour (S) Door sills made of aluminium with Recharge lettering on the front (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Foxed panorama glass roof (S) Power liftgate (O) Rain sensor (S) Side window trim in high-gloss black (bottom) (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Sport exterior mirrors in high-gloss black (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Rear fog lights (S) Premium textile upholstery (S) Textile floor mats (S) Wool blend (O) |
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 | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor |