Audi A3 35 TFSI S line vs Tesla Model S Plaid

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Tesla Model S Plaid 2.1 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Tesla Model S Plaid 1,020 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Tesla Model S Plaid 793 L Runner-up: 380 L
Price winner Audi A3 35 TFSI S line $38,200 Runner-up: $89,990

Key differences

  • Tesla Model S Plaid is quicker from 0-100 km/h (2.1 s vs 8.4 s).
  • Tesla Model S Plaid has more power (1,020 hp vs 150 hp).
  • Tesla Model S Plaid has more cargo volume (793 L vs 380 L).
  • Audi A3 35 TFSI S line has the lower starting MSRP ($38,200 vs $89,990).
2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI S line studio car image
Audi
2025 · Petrol Sedan
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid studio car image
Tesla
2026 · Electric Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h8.4 s2.1 s
Top Speed224 km/h322 km/h
Power150 hp1,020 hp
Torque250 Nm1,420 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range615 km
Battery100 kWh
Fuel Tank40 L
Efficiency6.1 L/100km17.3 L/100km
CO2 Emissions139 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging250 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,343 mm4,970 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm117 mm
Cargo380 L793 L
Curb Weight1,335 kg2,162 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.7 m12.4 m
Starting MSRP$38,200$89,990