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Tesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWhvsTesla Model 3 P50 50 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

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • 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 3P50 50 kWh
Power
325hp242kW
261hp195kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
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Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,610kg3,549lb
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
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
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Length
4,694mm185in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,875mm113in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
649L
425L
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 3P50 50 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
21.9 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
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hp
242 kW
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh has 64 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 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 64 hp (48 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
1,610 kg
3,549 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 3P50 50 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh and Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh: 0.2 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 3P50 50 kWh
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW
5.8 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.

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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWhTeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
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Acceleration
5.6 s
5.8 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
1,610 kg
3,549 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Trunk score
649 L
22.9 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 224 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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