2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range vs. Performance
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance.
In comparing the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range's and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance have the same interior volume Based on this comparison of the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range's and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range ranges from $20,500 to $29,900 while a used 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance is priced between $23,807 to $31,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance both lose 57 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range’s base engine makes 346 horsepower, and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance base engine makes 450 horsepower. The Long Range is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 334 miles. The Performance is rated to deliver an average of 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 315 miles. This gives the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the Long Range and the Performance is 10 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model 3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
57990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
49430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
45900 - 55400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
62990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
49430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
45900 - 55400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25748
Price Range:
20500 - 29900
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
30438
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
25314 - 38915
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
229
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43192
# Good or Great Deals:
55
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28310
Price Range:
23807 - 31998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
30438
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
25314 - 38915
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
95
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
436.34496343910496
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
19.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
4.9 - 436.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
436.34496343910496
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
19.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
4.9 - 436.3
Tesla Model 3 Rankings
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18 out of / 30Tesla Model 3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
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11 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 30Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Other Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels
Base, Performance
Other Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels
Base, Long Range
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
346 hp
Torque:
389 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
450 hp
Torque:
471 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.111 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
127 / 126 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
334 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
118 / 107 / 113
Range (city/hwy):
315 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4065 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4065 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/35R20
