Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD vs Model 3 Performance

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General Info

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $54990. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $12850 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance
Years of Production 2018-2023 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Germany, USA China, USA
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $54990
Price USA (Used) $12850 $43400
GCC Score 7.4 7.1

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance
Range (EPA) 358 mi 296 mi
Range (WLTP) 382 mi 328 mi
Range (GCC) 334 mi 280 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78.1 kWh 78.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 22.5 kWh/100 mi 26.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.45 mi/kWh 3.73 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.9 8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 250 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW.

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11.5 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla (NACS) Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 7.2 7.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 366 kW 461 kW
Motor Power (hp) 491 hp 618 hp
Motor Torque 364 lb-ft 547 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.2 s 2.9 s
Top Speed 145 mph 163 mph
Performance Score 6 7.3

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) and Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance
Length 184.8 in 185.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 82.2 in 82.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.8 in 72.8 in
Height 56.9 in 56.3 in
Wheelbase 113.2 in 113.2 in

Cargo and Towing

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4072 lb 4054 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 19.8 ft3 21 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 43.6 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 3.1 ft3 3.1 ft3
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 4.6
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