How should we describe the current situation of Tesla? The owners of the major experience centers have been inundated with waves of rights, while at the same time, new car orders are constantly breaking records, so it should be appropriate to say "happy troubles", right? Here we lock one of the two B-class sedan, is the threshold reduced to 229,900 yuan 2022 Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel drive version, and the other to compete with it is the Honda Accord continues to maintain the highest retention rate in its class, in order to visual comparison, we want to see a similar price point and also has an electric motor 2022 Honda Accord sharp-hybrid 2.0L sharp leader version The model is priced at 219,800 yuan.
Model 3 exterior has personality recognition
The Model 3 is minimalist in design, with all the panel stamping and some exterior parts, all for the sake of low wind resistance, a design philosophy that Musk himself admits to. Of course, under such a minimalist body, the blade-like class triangle headlights, low wind resistance closed wheels, as well as the tail end of the formation of a sharp body tail, and even C-shaped taillights, are emphasizing the individuality of the product recognition.
Although the Accord has become younger and younger in iterations and facelifts, the trapezoidal grille still looks more traditional than the closed Model 3. The edge fusion formed between them and the headlights is a nod to the product, but the small deflector, the upright C-pillar stance, and the swooping anti-scratch strip covering the edge of the doors still highlight its mature side, even if it continues to treat this generation of Accord as a business car. It can be.
The Model 3 has a body length of 4694/1850/1443mm, while the Accord is 4908/1862/1449mm. Obviously, the Accord does a much better job of being slender, and the sense of space is shaped better than the Model 3, which has a sliding back. However, the Model 3 still has a wheelbase of 2875mm to ensure the practicality of the rear seat and trunk, it will still lose to the Accord with a wheelbase of 2830mm, especially the rear seat roof will be much lower, but the cabin space performance is worthy of the mid-size car positioning.
Tesla Model 3 interior is more advanced, but the configuration is not as good as the Accord
The two The interior comparison of the two models, Model 3's advantage is simple but not lose the sense of seniority, the center console and metal bars to form a mix of wood grain decorative plate will look very upscale, the air conditioning air outlet hidden, is more conducive to highlight the simple environment of the future. The Accord, on the other hand, maintains a relatively traditional T-shaped layout, and its large metal area will better enhance durability, but the dual-screen layout still looks more reliable than the Model 3, and the retention of a large number of physical buttons will be more conducive to blind control during driving.
Infotainment, both have a smart connected car system, and both allow users to complete real-time navigation, use language to adjust multimedia/navigation/call, use cell phone APP for remote door/air conditioning control and get car status and location information. However, the Model 3 is indeed more intelligent and feature-rich, especially in the interface of the split-screen display and operation and other processing, it is more like a smart device, while the Accord's Honda Connect is some Symbian era feeling, but the latter has more CarLife cell phone connectivity and in-car WiFi, they can provide some additional support for connected services, but also It is also a good way to save some face.
Model 3 focuses more on intelligent driving
In the assisted driving part, both of them achieve L2 level assisted driving capability through standard systems such as lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, active braking and lane centering, and have corresponding full-speed adaptive cruise control functions. The Honda SENSING of the Accord is more focused on safety, its front collision warning system will be more sensitive, but also more focused on mobile obstacle monitoring, in driving can also improve the active safety of the vehicle.
Other configurations, Model 3 will have a segmented sunroof with greater coverage, a more advanced leather power steering wheel, and enhance the convenience of the cabin through keyless entry, Bluetooth + NFC digital key, power tailgate and other functional accessories; while the Accord side has more comfortable and full seats, although it does not come with heating, but enhanced cabin ride feedback through active noise reduction, acoustic glass, etc., with The more spacious front and rear cabins make comfort a difficult advantage for the Model 3.
Accord's handling performance is not as good as Tesla Model 3
In terms of mechanical hardware, the Model 3 is a rear-mounted, rear-wheel drive vehicle with a high-performance electric motor with a maximum power of 194kW and a maximum torque of 340N-m. Combined with a fixed gear ratio transmission, the vehicle can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the 556km pure electric range brought by the LiFePO4 battery can be combined with a 1-hour fast charge to achieve longer mileage and wider travel coverage. The chassis has a higher specification front double wishbone + rear multi-link combination, which will do a better job of dynamic control in high-speed driving or multi-curves.
The Accord side is equipped with an i-MMD hybrid system, 2.0L Atkinson cycle engine will be paired with the front electric motor, lithium-ion battery pack and E-CVT continuously variable transmission mechanism, bringing a combined system power of 158kW, although the performance of the vehicle will not be as outstanding as the Model 3, but the 4.2L/100km NEDC combined fuel consumption in the non-plug-in sedan is still The average energy cost of 30 cents is not high either. The chassis, although the Accord is using the front MacPherson + rear multi-link combination, but the existence of variable steering ratio technology does not bring the same handling performance as the Model 3, but dynamic driving control is still a good hand in the class, and its filtering comfort will also retain the advantage.
In the end
The Honda Accord has reached the moment when it needs to be replaced, and its title in the market has been taken away by the old rival Camry, but it is undeniable that the vehicle is still a good player in the development of cabin comfort and practicality, and the "Honda method" in addition to bringing excellent suspension tuning, i-MMD sharp-hybrid brings the efficient assembly It also meets the needs of families for low consumption travel. The Tesla Model 3 side of the advantages of natural needless to say, intelligent connectivity, intelligent driving in the current production market are almost no rivals, coupled with the excellent performance end, may be the young consumer groups still belong to Tesla.
