Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020
Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2020-2021
Car comparison
Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWhvsTesla Model 3 55 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Tesla Model 3
55 kWh
204 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2019-2020
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.6 s
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph Unrestricted225 km/h140 mph Restricted
- Most powerful325 hp242 kW
- Lightest1,655 kg3,649 lb
- Best power-to-weight196 hp/t146 kW/t5.1 kg/hp
- Best overall score71/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score81/100
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | TeslaModel 355 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 325hp242kW | 204hp152kW |
| Torque | 420Nm310lb-ft | - |
| Curb weight | 1,655kg3,649lb | 1,685kg3,715lb |
| Gross weight | 2,060kg4,542lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 45.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 49.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.2s Calculated | 23.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb Calculated | 121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton Calculated | - |
| Length | 4,694mm185in | 4,694mm185in |
| Width | 1,849mm73in | 1,849mm73in |
| Height | 1,443mm57in | 1,443mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,875mm113in | 2,875mm113in |
| Front track | 1,580mm62in | - |
| Rear track | 1,580mm62in | - |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 649L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | TeslaModel 355 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.2 s | 23.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.6 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 177 km/h 110 mph | 167 km/h 104 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | 325 hp 242 kW |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 204 hp 152 kW |
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh has 121 hp more than Tesla Model 3 55 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 55 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 121 hp (90 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | 5.6 s |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 5.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh and Tesla Model 3 55 kWh: 0.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | 325 hp 242 kW | 5.6 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 204 hp 152 kW | 5.9 s | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh |
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| TeslaModel 355 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh | TeslaModel 355 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 325 hp 242 kW | 204 hp 152 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 649 L 22.9 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh
- Has 121 hp more
- Is 30 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 75 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Tesla Model 3 55 kWh
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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