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Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWhvsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 60 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Tesla Model 3

P50 50 kWh

261 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2017-2019
VS

Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023

60 kWh

283 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2023-2025

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    209 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWhTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Power
261hp195kW
283hp211kW
Torque-
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight-
2,149kg4,738lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
4,694mm185in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,875mm113in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,584mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
594L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWhTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
283 hp
211 kW

Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 60 kWh has 22 hp more than Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 60 kWh: 22 hp (16 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
1,765 kg
3,891 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 60 kWh has more power, Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 60 kWh: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
283 hp
211 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWhTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 202360 kWh
Power
261 hp
195 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
-
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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