8.8
2024 Tesla Model 3 review
The new Model 3's improvement in ride comfort alone is simply game-changing compared with the nausea-inducing suspension of its predecessor.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 Volkswagen Passat Comparison
Tesla Model 3
Volkswagen Passat
2022 Tesla
Model 3
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Passat
How they stack...
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Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Volkswagen Passat
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
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66L
535 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Overhauled ride is a game changer
- Luxury-class seats with ultra-quiet cabin
- Fun to drive with host of chassis upgrades
Misses
- No Apple CarPlay could be a dealbreaker
- Real-world range to be challenged
- There are cheaper rivals emerging
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$8,500)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 190kW - 335kW | 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 638Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 | |
