Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD
- 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | |
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| Trim | Premium RWD | - |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America | Global |
| Price | USD 44,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steal Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red | 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 |
| Interior colors | Black White | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Metropol Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 188.6 in 4790 mm | 193.0 in 4901 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1920 mm | 76.2 in 1935 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 86.3 in 2192 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.0 in 1982 mm | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 64.1 in 1629 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 65.0 in 1652 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.0 in 889 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 39.2 in 996 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 17.0 in 433 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 57.2 in 1454 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1371 mm | 60.9 in 1547 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.5 in 1283 mm | 60.0 in 1524 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 40.8 in 1036 mm |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Trunk volume | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4190.99 lb 1901 kg | 5489.51 lb 2490 kg |
| Payload | - | 1410.96 lb 640 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6900.47 lb 3130 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2595 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | 4D3 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 330 V | - |
| Power | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb | 314 Nm 32.0 kgm 231.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Boost |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power and torque in D mode - 265 kW and 561 Nm Power and torque in Boost Mode - 165 kW and 355 Nm Total system power and torque in Boost mode - 300 kW and 664 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Torque | - | 247 Nm 25.2 kgm 182.2 ft-lb |
| Additional features | - | Axially parallel asynchronous motor Power and torque in Boost Mode - 135 kW and 309 Nm |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb | 561 Nm 57.2 kgm 413.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 6.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | - |
| Additional information | - | Boost Mode 0-100 km/h acceleration is 5.7 s Boost Mode 0-60 mph acceleration is 5.5 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 357.0 mi / 574.5 km | WLTP, CMB: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 134 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 125 MPGe EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 21 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.4 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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.4 | - |
| Additional information | Speed sensitive steering | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance |
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 | 9.1 | 9.205 |
| 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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive Air Suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 | 8.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 255/40R20 | 255/55R19 111H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 86.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 95 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 78.4 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | - |
| Model | NCR21700A | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 432 |
| 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 | - | 36 |
| Battery voltage | 345 V | 396 V |
| Weight | - | 1543.24 lb 700 kg |
| Volume | - | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah | - |
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 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 3.84 kW AC 6.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:38 AC 6.4 kW, 14:51 AC 3.84 kW, 24:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | Anthracite bumper (S) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model description and performance or technology lettering (S) Non-smokers package (S) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (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 Night vision assistant Obstacle avoidance assistance Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher 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, and software tuning, among others. | - |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | 2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro |

