2020 Tesla Model 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.2s
- Performance AWD, 455 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 4% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 21% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance AWD | Electric | 455 hp | 487 lb-ft | 4,072 lb | 223 | 8.9 | 3.2 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $54,990 |
| Long Range AWD | Electric | 425 hp | 475 lb-ft | 4,072 lb | 209 | 9.6 | 4.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $46,990 |
| Standard Range Plus RWD | Electric | 271 hp | 310 lb-ft | 3,627 lb | 149 | 13.4 | 5.3 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $37,990 |
| Standard Range RWD | Electric | 271 hp | 310 lb-ft | 3,627 lb | 149 | 13.4 | 5.6 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $35,000 |
| Standard Range AWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | 4,072 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | AWD | $35,000 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2 | 271 hp | Standard Range RWD | $35,000 | Base | $525 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | N/A | Standard Range AWD | $35,000 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | 425 hp | Long Range AWD | $46,990 | +$11,990 | $568 | +$43 |
| Electric | 1 | 455 hp | Performance AWD | $54,990 | +$8,000 | $608 | +$84 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 5 | Standard Range RWD | $35,000 | 3.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Standard Range RWD: 271 hp, 131 MPGe, $35,000. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Model 3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Tesla Model 3: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Tesla Model 3.
| Measure | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Performance AWD | Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.2 s | 3.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 455 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 4,416 lb |
| hp per ton | 223 | 206 |
| lb per hp | 8.9 | 9.7 |
| MSRP | $54,990 | $59,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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