Tesla Model 3 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Tesla Model 3, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Tesla Model 3 and are good next research steps.

from $34,000

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Price : 34,000 - 40,100 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 219 HP
FuelEconomy City : 39 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 163 lb-ft
Model : CX-50 Hybrid
Modell : Preferred Package AWD, Premium Package AWD, Premium Plus Package AWD
Trim Level : Preferred Package AWD, Premium Package AWD, Premium Plus Package AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 4,008 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 gal
Length : 186.1 in.
Width : 75.6 in.
Height : 64 - 65 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

considerably more power
barely lighter
moderately cheaper

$45,895

Honda Civic Type R

Price : 45,900 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 315 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 310 lb-ft
Model : Civic Type R
Modell : Manual
Trim Level : Manual
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,188 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.4 gal
Length : 180.8 in.
Width : 74.4 in.
Height : 55 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda Civic Type R

slightly cheaper
markedly more power
markedly lighter

from $37,000

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Price : 37,000 - 58,600 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 293 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 257 lb-ft
Model : Grand Cherokee
Modell : Laredo 4x2, Altitude 4x2, Altitude X 4x2, Laredo X 4x2, Laredo A 4x2, Limited 4x2, Laredo 4x4, Altitude 4x4, Altitude X 4x4, Laredo X 4x4, Limited 4x4, Overland 4x4, Summit 4x4, Summit Reserve 4x4
Trim Level : Laredo 4x2, Altitude 4x2, Altitude X 4x2, Laredo X 4x2, Laredo A 4x2, Limited 4x2, Laredo 4x4, Altitude 4x4, Altitude X 4x4, Laredo X 4x4, Limited 4x4, Overland 4x4, Summit 4x4, Summit Reserve 4x4
Engine Displacement : 3.6 L
Curb weight : 4,238 - 4,784 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 23 gal
Length : 193.5 in.
Width : 77.5 in.
Height : 70 in.
Brand : Jeep

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Quick data check: Jeep Grand Cherokee

visibly more power
barely lighter
barely cheaper

from $27,200

Kia K5

Price : 27,200 - 34,700 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 290 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 181 - 311 lb-ft
Model : K5
Modell : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Trim Level : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,230 - 3,596 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.8 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.6 cu. ft.
Length : 193.1 in.
Width : 73.2 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Kia

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Quick data check: Kia K5

markedly more power
clearly more trunk space
clearly cheaper
slightly lighter

from $39,500

Lincoln Corsair

Price : 39,500 - 54,400 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Front Wheel
Power HP : 250 - 266 HP
FuelEconomy City : 21 - 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 30 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 280 lb-ft
Model : Corsair
Modell : Premiere AWD, Reserve AWD, Premiere FWD, Reserve FWD, Grand Touring AWD
Trim Level : Premiere AWD, Reserve AWD, Premiere FWD, Reserve FWD, Grand Touring AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,685 - 4,493 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 11.2 - 16.2 gal
Length : 181.4 in.
Width : 74.3 in.
Height : 63 - 64 in.
Brand : Lincoln

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Quick data check: Lincoln Corsair

marginally cheaper
markedly more power
only slightly lighter

from $30,300

Mazda CX-50

Price : 30,300 - 43,300 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 187 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 25 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 29 - 31 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 185 - 310 lb-ft
Model : CX-50
Modell : 2.5 S Select Package AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S Select Package AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,741 - 3,915 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.9 gal
Length : 185.8 in.
Width : 75.6 in.
Height : 63 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-50

significantly more power
markedly cheaper
very slightly lighter

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