Comparison between:
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD
- 2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | 2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0 | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 S Model 3 SR | Roadster P80 |
| Trim | Standard Range RWD | - |
| Model year | 2019 | 2016 |
| Market | North America | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | - |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Arctic White Brilliant Yellow Metallic Electric Blue Fusion Red Glacier Blue Metallic Jet Black Obsidian Black Metallic Racing Green Radiant Red Metallic Sterling Silver Metallic Thunder Grey Twilight Blue Metallic Very Orange |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow |
| Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 2 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 155.4 in 3947 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 73.7 in 1872 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 44.4 in 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 92.6 in 2352 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 57.6 in 1463 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 59.0 in 1499 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.1 in 130 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 36.7 in 932 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 52.0 in 1321 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 | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3551.65 lb 1611 kg | 2727.12 lb 1237 kg |
| Payload | 989.88 lb 449 kg | 546.75 lb 248 kg |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 3273.86 lb 1485 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.31 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4400 rpm |
| Torque | - | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 5100 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor A hand-wound stator and increased winding density |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.90 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.60 s | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 220.0 mi / 354.0 km | EPA, CMB: 299.5 mi / 482.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 138 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe EPA, HWY: 124 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe EPA, HWY: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | - |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 10 m 32.81 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | - |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 8.2752 |
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) | Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 11.8 in 300 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 | 12.2 in 310 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 5.5Jx16 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 195/55R16 225/45R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 52.4 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR18650A |
| Type | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 2976 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Number of modules | 4 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 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 - at least 50 kWh. 2976 cells with 31 cells per brick. A total of 4 modules - 2 with 23 bricks and 2 with 25 bricks. Battery code - BT35 | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 16.8 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | AC 16.8 kW, 8:00 AC 9.6 kW, 8:20 AC 1.44 kW, 55:34 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage and 4 USB ports (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) 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) Basic audio (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) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (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) Manual seat adjustment (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 headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cloth seats and base trim (S) | 12V power outlet (S) 7-inch touchscreen display with back-up camera (O) Adjustable suspension (O) Black grille (S) Body-colored front and rear bumpers (S) Carbon-fiber exterior accents (O) Carbon-fiber hardtop (O) Color-keyed hard top (O) Convertible hard top (O) Convertible roof with lining (S) Directional forged alloy wheels (S) Forged alloy wheels (O) Front diffusing vents (S) Glove box (S) Performance tires (O) Rear diffuser (S) Rear wing spoiler (S) Remote keyless entry (S) Spoiler (S) 4-wheel ABS (S) Cruise control (S) Driver and passenger front-impact airbags (S) Front seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Immobilizer (S) Rearview camera (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (S) Bluetooth (O) Homelink garage door opener (O) Integrated key/remote (S) Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release (S) 7 x performance speakers (O) Satellite radio (S) 4 x speakers (S) Upgraded stereo head unit with Navigation (O) Manual air conditioning (S) Fixed front head restraints (S) Heated front bucket seats with lumbar adjustment (S) Premium seats (O) Leather-wrapped (S) Auto-locking doors (S) Light-tinted windows (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power door locks (S) Power windows (S) Solar-guard windshield (O) Folding side-view door mirrors (S) Auto off headlights (S) Cargo light (S) Projector beam halogen headlamps (S) Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert (S) Carbon fibre interior accents (O) Floormats (O) Full leather trim (O) Half-leather (S) Leather door panel trim (S) Leather/carbon-fiber interior trim (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 | Originally, the Roadster 3.0 has been announced on December 26, 2014. The press release said the battery pack should be increased to 70 kWh. There should be a 20% improvement in rolling resistance and a 15% improvement of the Cd down to 0.31 with a retrofit aero kit. The actual battery update took place in the second quarter of 2016 and the battery pack had a capacity of 80 kWh. The upgrade was available for all Roadster models. |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | 2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0 |