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Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWhvsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh

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

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Comparison overview

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Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    649 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWhTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Power
325hp242kW
320hp239kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,747kg3,851lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,149kg4,738lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
37.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-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.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWhTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh has 5 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 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 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh has more power, Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 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 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWhTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Premium Long Range 84.7 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,747 kg
3,851 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 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
649 L
22.9 cu ft
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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