Mazda MX-5 vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison

    Mazda MX-5

    Tesla Model 3

    2024 Mazda
    MX-5
    vs
    2024 Tesla
    Model 3
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Fuel Efficiency
    45L
    275 to 410 km
    NA
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,090 - $56,140
    $54,900 - $91,600
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    CarExpert's Take

    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
    • RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
    • Compliant ride
    Misses
    • Tan interior exclusive for auto
    • Limited passenger legroom
    • Steering lacks feedback
    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?

    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

    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
    • Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
    • Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
    • Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
    • Solid Paint (+$1,500)

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    GASOLINE DIRECT INJELECTRIC
    Size (cc)
    1496 - 1998-
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.5L0.0
    Induction
    INLINE 4NOT APPLICABLE
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMNOT APPLICABLE
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    97kW - 135kW208kW - 461kW
    Power RPM
    7000-
    Torque
    152Nm - 205Nm350Nm - 730Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 4500-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    13-

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