Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023
Performance 79 kWh
460 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2024-present
Car comparison
Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWhvsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020
Performance 80.5 kWh
513 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2020-2023
Comparison overview
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Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.1 s
- Fastest top speed262 km/h163 mph
- Highest torque723 Nm533 lb-ft
- Lightest1,851 kg4,081 lb
- Best performance score87/100
- Best economy score0/100
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh
- Most powerful513 hp383 kW
- Best power-to-weight266 hp/t198 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk649 L
- Best overall score85/100
- Best practicality score81/100
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh |
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| Power | 460hp343kW | 513hp383kW |
| Torque | 723Nm533lb-ft | 660Nm487lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,851kg4,081lb | 1,928kg4,251lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,301kg5,073lb |
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 26.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph Calculated | 27.9s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.1s | 3.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 8.8s Calculated | 9.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.0s Calculated | 3.2s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 10.7s Calculated | 10.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 249hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated | 266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 391Nm/t261lb-ft/ton Calculated | 342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 4,720mm186in | 4,694mm185in |
| Width | 1,850mm73in | 1,849mm73in |
| Height | 1,431mm56in | 1,443mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,875mm113in | 2,875mm113in |
| Front track | 1,584mm62in | 1,580mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,570mm62in | 1,580mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 128mm5in | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 594L | 649L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.0 s | 3.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.1 s | 3.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 8.8 s | 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.8 s | 4.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.0 s | 7.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.0 s | 9.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.7 s | 10.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 217 km/h 135 mph | 214 km/h 133 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 460 hp 343 kW |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 513 hp 383 kW |
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh has 53 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh: 53 hp (40 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 723 Nm 533 lb-ft |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 1,851 kg 4,081 lb |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 1,928 kg 4,251 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 261 km/h 162 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 3.1 s |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 3.3 s |
Although Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh has more power, Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 249 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 460 hp 343 kW | 3.1 s | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | 513 hp 383 kW | 3.3 s | 261 km/h 162 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 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh |
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| TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Performance 80.5 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 460 hp 343 kW | 513 hp 383 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 723 Nm 533 lb-ft | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.1 s | 3.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,851 kg 4,081 lb | 1,928 kg 4,251 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 594 L 21.0 cu ft | 649 L 22.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 249 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh
- Has 63 Nm more
- Is 77 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Performance 80.5 kWh
- Has 53 hp more
- Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 55 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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