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Originally Posted by vailpass
This part is especially reassuring:
In CR’s testing, Model 3's braking distance from 60 mph was 152 feet, a distance that the outlet claimed is “far worse than any contemporary car [it has] tested” and was nearly seven feet longer than the braking distance than that of a Ford F-150.
To conduct the braking test, testers make sure a car’s brake pads and tires are up to par, drive the car up to 60 mph and slam on the brakes to record the distance. They do this multiple times and, of course, they let the brakes cool between tests.
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I wouldn't put too much stock into that. Those braking numbers don't seem abnormal for a compact at all.
2018 Golf: 185 ft
2018 Sentra: 168 ft (from 70 mph)
2018 Cruz: 161 ft (from 70MPH)
2017 Mazda 3: 185 ft (from 70mph)
2017 Focus: 173 ft (from 70 mph)
2017 Elantra: 168Ft (from 70mph)
(as per Car and Driver and Motortrend)
To me it sounds like Tesla didn't line enough money in Consumer Reports' pockets.
Wind noise can be found in most compact models (they're freakin' rolling bricks the lot of them) and back seat comfort is subjective. Just like every car, you'll need to drive it yourself.