Honda Accord vs Tesla Model 3

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Tesla Model 3 opens at $54,900. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $650.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,675 and $60,390 respectively.

The Tesla Model 3 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Accord does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Tesla Model 3 gets a 15.4-inch display.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Tesla Model 3. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Tesla Model 3 offers vegan leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Tesla Model 3 responds with a Electric Motor making 208kW and 340Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

The Tesla Model 3 has the clear power advantage at 208kW vs 135kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Tesla Model 3 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 255mm longer than the Tesla Model 3 at 4,720mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Tesla Model 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Honda Accord and 682L in the Tesla Model 3, giving the Tesla Model 3 a 112L advantage.

For towing, the Tesla Model 3 leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years (Tesla Model 3). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.