Backed by Huawei, the Alfa S has actually gained a lot of resources and attention, but it is in the same market segment as many domestic models will face the Tesla Model 3 competitor. The competition between the two of them, to a certain extent, also represents the competition between domestic new energy and American new energy, so today we are also to use these two cars to start a deep comparison, to see in the current market environment, the pole Fox Alfa S and Tesla Model 3 in the end who is better?
Alfa S exterior styling is quite eye-catching, Tesla Model 3 is also very recognizable
Any comparison should be based on the same benchmark, and the natural measure of a commodity like a car is the price. According to the current market terminal market, Tesla Model 3's entry model guide price has come within 230,000 yuan, that is to say, landing at about 240,000 yuan. In terms of the ARCFOX Alfa S, according to the information shared by the owners of the Know Your Car Empire car circle, you can consider the ARCFOX Alfa S2021 708S+ 160kW version for about 240,000 yuan landings, so let's choose these two models for comparison and see what the gaps are.
In today's homogenized design, the Alfa S's highly original exterior styling is still quite eye-catching. Its front end is outlined with X lines, a large black grille, with sharp headlights and surrounds, giving it a more youthful, sporty stance. The coupe body and high ground clearance design make its side look a bit more crossover, while the rear penetrating taillights and upturned ducktail fusion, with the bottom trapezoidal design of the glossy black grille, further interpreting the entire car's sense of movement.
The Tesla Model 3 is a familiar minimalist design with a closed front, low wind resistance wheels, and a low body posture, also creating a personalized, sporty visual effect. The Tesla Model 3 is also equipped with frameless doors, so it looks quite handsome when the doors are opened. The rear detailing, which also has an upturned duck tail and a recognizable taillight profile, is not inferior to the Alfa S.
Polar Fox Alfa S interior configuration is more practical than Tesla Model 3, more cost-effective
Inside the car, the Alfa S has a hugging design with the main driver as the center of gravity, and the center console is slightly tilted towards the main driver. At the same time, it adopts the popular double-linked screen design, and the personalized double-spoke steering wheel also appears on it. It is also interesting to note that the center control area is designed to be suspended with metallic buttons and the driving mode knob is also a bright colored metal knob.
The Tesla Model 3 has a paranoia about minimalist design throughout the interior. The car basically does not retain physical buttons, the common instrument panel has also been discarded, and the three-spoke steering wheel plus the suspension design of the center screen makes the whole car look quite simple. And in order to make the whole interior look less monotonous, Tesla Model 3 uses a wrap-around wood trim in the car, plus brushed metal engraving, also has a good sense of texture.
In terms of vehicle configuration, the two cars with similar terminal prices show a different side. Active safety warning, active braking, lane assist, lane keeping assist, lane centering, front + rear parking radar, full speed adaptive cruise control, power steering wheel adjustment and memory heating function, power rear tailgate, power rear tailgate position memory, wireless charging for cell phones, etc., both Alfa S and Tesla Model 3 are equipped. On top of these features, the Alfa S is also equipped with more advanced driver assistance features such as fatigue driving tips, road traffic sign recognition, 360° panoramic view, automatic lane change assist, automatic parking entry, as well as an inductive rear tailgate, remote control to move the vehicle, head-up display system, and branded audio. Tesla Model 3, on the other hand, is more equipped with in-vehicle vital signs detection, passive pedestrian protection and adaptive high and low beam. On balance, the Polaris Alfa S is naturally more cost effective.
As a mid-size car, the two cars are comparable in space
Since the Alfa S is a mid-size car and the Tesla Model 3 is a mid-size car, the dimensions of the two cars appear to be "lopsided". The Alfa S is 4930x1940x1599mm and the Tesla Model 3 is 4694x1850x1443mm; the wheelbase is 2915mm and the Tesla Model 3 is 2875mm.
After the actual ride, taking a 175cm-tall experience as an example, after sitting in the main driver's seat of Alfa S and adjusting the angle, the head space was just one fist left; keeping the main driver's seat unmoved to the second row, the head and leg space were four fingers and more than two fists left. The same height of the experience to the Tesla Model 3 driver's seat, after adjusting the sitting position, head space left a fist and a finger, to the second row, head space and leg space were left four fingers, a fist and three fingers.
Seats and features, the Alfa S seats are wrapped in leather + faux leather, while the Tesla Model 3 is wrapped in faux leather. Functionally, both cars support power adjustment for the driver and passenger seats, and both cars are equipped with memory for the driver's seat and heated front seats. On this basis, Alfa S more front seat ventilation, Tesla Model 3 is more second row seat heating function, the overall view of the two cars is not a big difference.
Power: Alfa S comprehensive performance on top of its price level
The performance output of the Alfa S is front-wheel drive, with a front-mounted electric motor, 160kW of power and 360N-m of torque, and an official 0-100km/h acceleration time of 8.3 seconds, which is a moderate performance. The Tesla Model 3 is a rear-mounted, rear-drive vehicle with a rear-mounted electric motor that has a maximum power of 194kW and a maximum torque of 340N-m. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.1 seconds, which is faster than the Alfa S.
In terms of range performance, the Alfa S is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 93.6kWh, which supports external discharge and can achieve a pure electric range of 708km, while its fast charging time is 0.6 hours and slow charging is pressed to 15.5 hours. The Tesla Model 3 is equipped with a 60kWh capacity battery, which does not support external discharge, and can achieve a pure electric range of 556km, with a fast charge of 1 hour and a slow charge of 10 hours. In terms of the official data released, the range gap between the two is still relatively large.
Overall, the strength of the ARCFOX Alfa S and the Tesla Model 3 is comparable at about the same end price. However, the focus of these two cars is still slightly different, the ARCFOX Alfa S comprehensive performance is good, the range also reached the leading level of this price; Tesla Model 3 is in the driving control, performance has a certain right to speak. So in my opinion, the Alfa S is more suitable for most people, and the Tesla Model 3 will be more fun to drive, in the end it depends on personal needs. As far as these two cars are concerned, I would recommend the Alfa Alfa S. After all, the range of more than 700 km is really hard to refuse.
