Tesla Model S 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Tesla Model S is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda 3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Tesla Model S is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Tesla Model S is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 302 - 463 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 - 967 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.3 - 6.2 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model S are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Tesla Model S is larger, but slightly lower. Tesla Model S is 50 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 18 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 745 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1645 litres | 1263 litres | |
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Tesla Model S has more luggage capacity. Tesla Model S has 381 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model S (by 382 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 1.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Tesla Model S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`605 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 7000 | |
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