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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
2024 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Tesla Model 3
Volvo XC40
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2024 Tesla
Model 3
vs
2024 Volvo
XC40
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
373 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,900 - $91,600
$52,990 - $85,990
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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?
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
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)
NA
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)
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 208kW - 461kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 730Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.3 | |
