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Which is faster?
The Tesla Model 3 Performance Mk1 is faster — 5.1s quicker on average across 17 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Tesla Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3 Performance Mk1 | Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 Golf R Mk7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2018-2023 | 2015-2019 |
| horsepower | 510 | 296 |
| torque (N_M) | 546 | 380 |
| weight (KG) | 1,851 | 1,389 |
| Power to Weight | 0.28 | 0.21 |
| Rank | #99 | #245 |
| Tire |
300 PILOT SPORT 4S
235/35/20 |
240 CONTISPORTCONTACT 5P
235/35/19 |
| engine Description | Dual motor AWD (265kW rear + 137kW front), 82 kWh battery | 2.0L turbo I4 VW Golf R |
| gearbox | SINGLE SPEED | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2875 | 2632 |
| width (MM) | 1854 | 1790 |
| length (MM) | 4699 | 4276 |
| height (MM) | 1422 | 1436 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 2.9 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 261 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 70,000 | $ 40,395 |
| Current Value | $ 28,000 | $ 28,500 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -3.18s | +0.91s |
Tesla Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3 Performance Mk1 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3… | Golf R Mk7 Golf R M… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Motorsports Park (CCW) | 1:33 | 1:37.91 | -4.91 | Medium | >200 | |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 0:58.378 | 1:04.54 | -6.16 | Medium | >200 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:59.348 | 1:59.671 | -0.32 | Heavy | 141–200 | |
| High Plains Raceway (Full) | 2:09 | 2:12.7 | -3.7 | Stock | >200 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:21.3 | 1:25.44 | -4.14 | Medium | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | 1:20.742 | 1:26.07 | -5.32 | Medium | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) | 1:45.4 | 1:48.4 | -3 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Dunnville Autodrome (CW) | 1:13.95 | 1:18.47 | -4.52 | Stock | >200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3… | Golf R Mk7 Golf R M… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Raceway - PIR (w/ Chicane) | 1:27.75 | 1:29 | -1.25 | Stock / Med | 300 / 240 | |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 0:58.378 | 1:01.5 | -3.12 | Med / Med | 220 / 200 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48.647 | 1:59.671 | -11.02 | Med / Heavy | 40 / 200 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:20.87 | 1:25.44 | -4.57 | Heavy / Med | 200 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:37.5 | 1:46.95 | -9.45 | Med / Stock | 1 / 240 |
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