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
Tesla Model 3 vs Audi RS4 Comparison
Tesla Model 3
Audi RS4
2024 Tesla
Model 3
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2024 Audi
RS4
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Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Audi RS4 AVANT 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
58L
551 km
Warranty
4 year
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MSRP
$54,900 - $91,600
$156,069 - $165,015
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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?
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive
- Sounds great
- Still pretty comfortable
Misses
- Visually showing its age
- May be the last of its kind
- Interior doesn't feel very special
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
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Carbon Fibre Engine Cover (+$1,200)
- Carbon Twill (+$1,400)
- Carbon Twill Inlays (+$1,400)
Colours Available
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 | ||
| ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 208kW - 461kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 730Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 | |
