Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD
- 2015 Tesla Model S 70D 140kW+140kW
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD | 2015 Tesla Model S 70D 140kW+140kW | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 MR | - |
| Trim | Mid Range RWD | 70D 140kW+140kW |
| Model year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
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 | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic | Solid Black Solid White Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Titanium Silver Metallic (Warm Silver) Obsidian Black Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic (Ocean Blue) |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Grey Tan |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.7 in 144 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 4.7 in 119 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.4 in 163 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3686.13 lb 1672 kg | 4720.1 lb 2141 kg |
| Payload | 1000.9 lb 454 kg | 1011.92 lb 459 kg |
| GVWR | 4687.03 lb 2126 kg | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for dual motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Switched reluctance | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | 5700 rpm |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Increased power and torque via a software update to 239 kW and 420 Nm | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive This configuration of motors is valid until July 2015 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5700 rpm |
| Torque | - | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 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 | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.90 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.60 s | 5.40 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration after a software update - 5.2 s 0-60 mph / 5.5 s 0-100 km/h Top speed after a software update - 225 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km | NEDC: 274.6 mi / 442.0 km EPA: 240.0 mi / 386.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe EPA, CMB: 123 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 101 MPGe EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe |
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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.45 |
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 | 9.34 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.34 |
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) | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) |
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 | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx18 ET40 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR18650A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 65 kWh | 70 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 5880 |
| Number of modules | - | 14 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 302 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-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 |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity - 62.5 kW Battery code - BT36 | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 200 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 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, Tesla, 10 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Twin chargers, Tesla, 20 kW Twin chargers, Type 2, 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger, 0:30 SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:23-11:17 Wall Connector, 5:39 NEMA 14-50, 6:46 NEMA 5-15, 45:08 | Supercharger, 0:32 Wall Connector, 3:30 SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:39-10:25 Wall Connector, 7:00 NEMA 14-50, 7:18 NEMA 5-15, 48:37 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console (O) Engine start button (S) Metal roof (S) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (O) Roof rack (O) 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 emergency braking (S) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system 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) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (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) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (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) Bluetooth (S) Docking for two smartphones (O) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Internet connectivity (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Rear USB ports (O) 15 x speakers with premium audio (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (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 heated front seats (O) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (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 (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (O) Ambient interior lighting (O) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seating materials (O) Textile seats (S) | Automatic keyless entry (S) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues near the front cornernig lights and the rear center air splitter (O) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (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) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot warning system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) Forward looking camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Amplifier (O) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink for garage door opening (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Front seats with memory settings (O) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Next Gen seating (Recaro) (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Heated windshield wipes (O) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) 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 mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) Ambient interior LED lights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenience lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Gloss wood trim (O) Leather seats (O) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (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 | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD | 2015 Tesla Model S 70D 140kW+140kW |