Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Lucid Air Sapphire: Which is Better?
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| Rating | |
| Category | |
| Sedan | Sedan |
| Model | |
| Tesla Model 3 | Lucid Air |
| Launch Date | |
| May 01, 2018 | August 08, 2023 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length: 4694mm Width: 2088mm (including mirrors), 1933mm (including folded mirrors), 1849mm (excluding mirrors) Height: 1443mm |
Length: 4957.3mm Width: 1936.2mm (without mirrors), 2195.7mm (with mirrors) Height: 1408.5mm |
| Ground Clearance | |
| 140mm | - |
| Wheelbase | |
| 2875mm | 2960mm |
| Turning Radius | |
| 5.3m | 5.95m |
| Kerb Weight | |
| 1836kg (4048lbs) | - |
| Tyres | |
| Front Tyres: P235/35 R20 or 245/35Z R20 Rear Tyres: P235/35 R20 or 245/35Z R20 |
Front Tyres: 265/35 R20 Rear Tyres: 295/30 R21 |
| Wheels | |
| Type: - Spare Wheel: - |
Type: - Spare Wheel: - |
| Steering | |
| Rack and pinion with electronic power steering Speed sensitive Number of turns to lock: 2.00 Height/ Tilt angle adjustable Heated steering wheel Steering mounted controls: Yes Steering Adjustment: - |
Rack and pinion with electronic power steering Speed sensitive assist Number of turns lock to lock: 2.3 turns Steering mounted controls: Yes Steering Adjustment: - |
| Colours | |
| Pearl White multi coat, Solid Black, Midnight Silver metallic, Deep Blue metallic, Red multi coat | Sapphire Blue Metallic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension: Independent, double wishbone, coil spring/telescopic damper, sway bar Rear Suspension: Independent, multi-link, coil spring/telescopic damper |
Front Suspension: Independent 5 link with stabilizer bar Rear Suspension: Independent integral link with stabilizer bar |
| Fuel | |
| Electric | Electric |
| Engine | |
| - Type: - |
- Type: - |
| Power | |
| 377 kW (505.56hp) Front motor: 158kW (211.88hp) @6622rpm Rear motor: 219kW (293.68hp) @5075rpm |
1200 hp |
| Torque | |
| 660Nm Front motor: 240Nm @0-6200 rpm Rear motor: 420Nm @325-4800 rpm |
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| Transmission | |
| Single speed fixed gear Gearbox ratio: 9:1 |
Single speed Drive ratio: 7.06:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Dual motor AWD (All Wheel Drive) | Triple motor AWD (All wheel drive) |
| Mileage | |
| - | - |
| Range | |
| 547 km (WLTP) | TBA |
| Fuel Capacity | |
| - | - |
| Emission Standard | |
| Zero emission vehicle (ZEV) | Zero emission vehicle (ZEV) |
| NCAP Rating | |
| 5 Star (NHTSA) | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
| Safety Features | |
| Airbags: 6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags ABS: Yes EBD: Yes Brake Assist: - AEB: - ESP: - Hill Hold Control: - Hill Descent Control: - Traction Control System: Yes TPMS: Yes Engine Immobilizer: Yes |
Airbags: 8 Airbags: Front passenger airbag, Side airbags (seat mounted), Curtain airbags, Driver’s airbag ABS: Yes EBD: Yes Brake Assist: - AEB: - ESP: - Hill Hold Control: - Hill Descent Control: - Traction Control System: Yes TPMS: - Engine Immobilizer: Yes |
| Locking | |
| Central Locking: Yes Speed Sensitive Door Lock: Yes Child Safety Lock: Yes |
Central Locking: Yes Speed Sensitive Door Lock: Yes Child Safety Lock: Yes |
| Parking | |
| Parking Assistance: Visual and audio feedback Parking Sensors: - |
Parking Assistance: Automatic Park In: Takes control of shifting, accelerating, braking and steering the vehicle into a parking space Automatic Park Out: used to help exit parallel parking spaces Surround view monitoring:
Park distance warning: uses the exterior sensors to provide visual and audible alerts when vehicle is slowly moving towards a potential hazard (available only at speeds below 15 km/h) Parking Sensors: - |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes: Disc Rear Brakes: Disc Dynamic Brake Lights: - |
Front Brakes: Disc Calipers: Six piston fixed Rotors: Ventilated, Diameter 15 inch (380mm) Rotor Thickness: 1.5 inch (38mm) Brake pad thickness: 0.43 inch (11mm) Rear Brakes: Disc Calipers: Four piston fixed Rotors: Ventilated, Diameter 14.75 inch (375mm) Rotor Thickness: 1.18 inch (30mm) Brake pad thickness: 0.35 inch (9mm) Dynamic Brake Lights: - |
| Overspeed Indication | |
| - | - |
| Seatbelt Warning | |
| - | - |
| Number of Doors | |
| - | - |
| Lights | |
| Headlamps: LED, Signature lights - series of LED lights along the rim of headlights Automatic Headlamps: Yes Follow me home Headlamps: - Cornering Headlamps: - Headlamp Levelling: - DRL: Yes Fog Lamps: LED fog lamps Tail Lamps: Auto tail lights |
Headlamps: LED Intelligent Micro Lens Array headlights Micro Away headlights: When the steering is turned, the corresponding sides get illuminated, without a moving part Automatic Headlamps: Yes Follow me home Headlamps: - Cornering Headlamps: - Headlamp Levelling: - DRL: Yes Fog Lamps: Rear fog lights Tail Lamps: LED Sweeping speedform tailight |
| ORVM | |
| Electrically operated with auto fold, auto tilt when backing, auto dimming, power folding, heated | Electrically adjustable and foldable Heating and defrosting |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | |
| - | - |
| Roof Antenna | |
| - | - |
| Seats | |
| Seating Capacity: 5 Ventilated Seats: - Number of Rows: - Headrest: - Upholstery: - Driver Seat: - Front Seat - Passenger: - Rear Seats: - Folding: - Split Type: - Third Row Seats: - Third Row Split: - |
Seating Capacity: 5 Ventilated Seats: - Number of Rows: - Headrest: - Upholstery: - Driver Seat: - Front Seat - Passenger: - Rear Seats: - Folding: - Split Type: - Third Row Seats: - Third Row Split: - |
| Interiors | |
| - Colours: - Anti-glare Mirror: Auto Dimming |
Sapphire Mojave Colours: - Anti-glare Mirror: Auto Dimming |
| Interior Lights | |
| Vanity mirror light: - Cabin Lamp: - Puddle Lamp: - Reading lamp - rear: - Ambient interior lighting: - |
Vanity mirror light: - Cabin Lamp: - Puddle Lamp: - Reading lamp - rear: - Ambient interior lighting: - |
| Infotainment | |
| Type: - Display: Touch-screen Display Size: 15 inch Head Unit Size: - Rear Screen: - Integrated music system: Premium audio with 13 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound Number of speakers: 13 |
Type: - Display: Touch-screen, Floating Glass cockpit Size: 34 inch (86 cm), 5K resolution Head Unit Size: - Rear Screen: - Integrated music system: Surreal Sound Pro with 21 speakers Dolby Atmos Number of speakers: 21 |
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi Bluetooth: Yes Alexa: - USB Port: Yes Radio: - Auxiliary Port: - GPS: - Hard Drive - Internal: - Voice Recognition: - |
WiFi, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Bluetooth: Yes Alexa: Yes USB Port: - Radio: Yes Auxiliary Port: - GPS: - Hard Drive - Internal: - Voice Recognition: - |
| MID (Multi Information Display) | |
| Tachometer: - Tripmeter: - Fuel Consumption - Instantaneous: - Fuel Consumption - Average: - Low Fuel Warning: - Distance to Empty: - Clock: - Gear Indicator: - Shift Indicator: - |
Tachometer: - Tripmeter: - Fuel Consumption - Instantaneous: - Fuel Consumption - Average: - Low Fuel Warning: - Distance to Empty: - Clock: - Gear Indicator: - Shift Indicator: - |
| Door Ajar Warning | |
| - | - |
| Air Conditioner | |
| Fully automatic temperature control Rear Air vents Cabin air filters Front AC: - Rear AC: - AC - Third Row: - |
Fully automatic Four Zone climate control (HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioner) Front AC: - Rear AC: - AC - Third Row: - |
| Heater | |
| - | - |
| Cruise Control | |
| - | - |
| Button Start - Keyless | |
| - | - |
| Sunroof | |
| - | - |
| Windows | |
| Power Windows: - One touch down: - One touch up: - Side Blinds: - Blinds for rear windshield: - |
Power Windows: - One touch down: - One touch up: - Side Blinds: - Blinds for rear windshield: - |
| Cup Holders | |
| - Cup Holders - Heated/Cooled: - Cup Holders - Third Row: - |
- Cup Holders - Heated/Cooled: - Cup Holders - Third Row: - |
| Other Features | |
| Power outlets - 12V: - Wireless Charging for devices: Yes Rear Defogger: - Rear Wiper: - Cooled Glovebox: - OTA Updates (Over The Air): - Find My Car: - Geo Fencing: - Emergency Call System: - |
Power outlets - 12V: - Wireless Charging for devices: Yes Rear Defogger: - Rear Wiper: - Cooled Glovebox: - OTA Updates (Over The Air): - Find My Car: - Geo Fencing: - Emergency Call System: - |
| App Features | |
| Car unlock via app: - Flash lights and sound horns: - Vehicle status: - AC - Turn on/off: - Sunroof - open/close: - |
Car unlock via app: - Flash lights and sound horns: - Vehicle status: - AC - Turn on/off: - Sunroof - open/close: - |
| Battery | |
| 82 kWh Lithium ion/ Lithium iron phosphate Low voltage battery: 33 Ah or higher Upto 270 km range in just 15 minutes on Tesla’s supercharger network Wall connector: charging speeds upto 70km of range added per hour, 24 ft cable Mobile connector: Using 110V it can povide upto 4.8km range per hour, using 240V outlet, it provides upto 48km range per hour |
Two types of batteries: High voltage battery: 118 kWh Two 12V AGM batteries (Absorbed Glass Mat) for infotainment displays and safety systems: 18 Ah High voltage battery: Lithium ion 12V battery: Deep Cycle High voltage battery: Liquid cooled CCS plug (Combined Charging System) Wunderbox:
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| Price | |
| $56,390 as on 20 December 2022 | $2,49,000 (as on 31 January 2023) |
| Warranty | |
| Vehicle Warranty: 80000 km, 4 years Battery Warranty: 192000 km, 8 years |
Vehicle Warranty: 80000 km, 4 years Battery Warranty: 160000 km, 8 years |
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