Volvo S60 2018 vs Tesla Model 3 2020
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 325 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Tesla Model 3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 71 HP less power than Tesla Model 3, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Tesla Model 3. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 760 km in combined cycle | 448 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S60) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Tesla Model 3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 7 cm longer than the Tesla Model 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S60 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 649 litres | |
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Tesla Model 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 207 litres less trunk space than the Tesla Model 3. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Tesla Model 3, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 22 000 | |
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