8.4
2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD review
The Tesla Model 3 has been the best electric car on sale in Australia since its launch. This update gives it some breathing room atop the pile.
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Scott Collie
2023 Honda Accord vs 2024 Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Honda Accord
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8.4
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8.4
8.4
Based on the Honda Accord
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 56L
206 to 364 km
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Warranty
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
Colours Available
All colour options are at no additional cost, VTi-LX Petrol options include:
- Modern Steel
- Platinum White
- Lunar Silver
- Meteoroid Grey
- Crystal Black
VTi-LX Hybrid removes Modern Steel and adds:
- Passion Red
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 158kW | 208kW - 461kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 260Nm - 315Nm | 350Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 13.5 | - | |
