8.4
2025 Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 Volkswagen Arteon Comparison
Tesla Model 3
Volkswagen Arteon
2023 Tesla
Model 3
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Arteon
How they stack...
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Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
City drivingANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$65,500 - $91,600
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CarExpert's Take
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?
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Features list as long as your arm
- Heaps of space in the back and boot
Misses
- Currently missing some safety kit
- Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
- Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat
Optional Features
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | - | |
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| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
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| Camshaft | ||
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| Power | ||
| 194kW - 377kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
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| Torque | ||
| 340Nm - 660Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
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| Compression Ratio | ||
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