Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020
Car comparison
Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWhvsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023
Long Range 79 kWh
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.3 s
- Fastest top speed261 km/h162 mph
- Most powerful513 hp383 kW
- Highest torque660 Nm487 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight266 hp/t198 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk649 L
- Best overall score85/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score81/100
Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh
- Lightest1,828 kg4,030 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh |
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| Power | 513hp383kW | 440hp328kW |
| Torque | 660Nm487lb-ft | 493Nm364lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,928kg4,251lb | 1,828kg4,030lb |
| Gross weight | 2,301kg5,073lb | 2,232kg4,921lb |
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 201 km/h125 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 27.9s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph Calculated | 29.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3s | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.4s Calculated | 17.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.2s Calculated | 4.2s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 10.9s Calculated | 12.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated | 241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton Calculated | 270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 4,694mm185in | 4,720mm186in |
| Width | 1,849mm73in | 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 | 649L | 594L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.2 s | 4.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.3 s | 4.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.4 s | 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 201 km/h125 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.9 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.2 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.2 s | 10.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.9 s | 12.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 214 km/h 133 mph | 182 km/h 113 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 513 hp 383 kW |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh | 440 hp 328 kW |
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh has 73 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh: 73 hp (54 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh | 493 Nm 364 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 1,928 kg 4,251 lb |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh | 1,828 kg 4,030 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 3.3 s |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh | 4.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh: 1.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh | 241 hp/t 179 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 513 hp 383 kW | 3.3 s | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh | 440 hp 328 kW | 4.4 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.
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| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh |
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| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Long Range 79 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 513 hp 383 kW | 440 hp 328 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | 493 Nm 364 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.3 s | 4.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 201 km/h125 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,928 kg 4,251 lb | 1,828 kg 4,030 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 649 L 22.9 cu ft | 594 L 21.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 241 hp/t 179 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh
- Has 73 hp more
- Has 167 Nm more
- Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 46 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
- Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 55 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Long Range 79 kWh
- Is 100 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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