Tesla Model 3 vs Volkswagen Passat Comparison

    Tesla Model 3

    Volkswagen Passat

    2024 Tesla
    Model 3
    vs
    2024 Volkswagen
    Passat
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the medium category, between scores of NaN and NaN.
    0.0
    8.4
    NA
    0.0
    Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
    Based on the Volkswagen Passat
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    66L
    475 to 535 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $54,900 - $91,600
    $48,990 - $67,790
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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?
    NA

    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)
    • Metallic Paint (+$900)
    • Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)

    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
    ELECTRICTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    -1984
    Size (L)
    0.02.0L
    Induction
    NOT APPLICABLETURBO 4
    Camshaft
    NOT APPLICABLEDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16
    Power
    208kW - 461kW162kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    -4500 - 5600
    Torque
    350Nm - 730Nm350Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1500 - 1700
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    -9.3 - 9.6

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