Honda HR-V vs Tesla Model 3
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Honda HR-V scores higher, 74 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 3 Oct 2026, price 1 Oct 2026
Honda HR-V
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 15 no dataFrom
$29,900
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 89kW
- Economy
- 6.2 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★4 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 304L
Top CarSorted Score, 74 vs 71
Honda Australia offer: Free servicing, ends 31 Jan 2027. Terms
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Tesla Model 3
10 of 27 standard · no option data · 17 no dataFrom
$45,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- No data
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- No data
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Jan 2027
Manufacturer's terms: while stocks last
Offer from Honda Australia, checked 10 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
Tesla Model 3: we're still completing wheelbase, kerb weight, power, torque and transmission, plus 3 others.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$29,900est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$45,900RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Honda HR-V Vi X
$29,900
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$32,900 drive-away in VIC, as published by Honda Australia
About $129 a week in repayments ($32,900 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
$45,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 1 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $189 a week in repayments ($45,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Tesla Model 3 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Honda HR-V does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$129/wk(≈$559/mo)
Estimate on the Honda HR-V at $32,900 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Tesla Model 3Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Honda HR-V at 4 stars (2022) and the Tesla Model 3 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Honda HR-V and 90% for the Tesla Model 3, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Honda HR-V and 5 on the Tesla Model 3.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Honda HR-V
- REC-005932 · published 2 Apr 2024This is a re-notification of REC-000585.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- REC-000585 · published 14 Jul 2020Due to an improper manufacturing process, a component within the fuel pump could swell causing the fuel pump to become inoperative.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2021
Tesla Model 3
- REC-006300 · published 3 Mar 2025Due to a software issue, the Electronic Power Assist Steering system (EPAS) may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- REC-006042 · published 1 Aug 2024Due to manufacturing defect, the bonnet latch assembly may not detect when it is opened by the driver and therefore fail to warn the driver of "open bonnet".Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-005879 · published 30 Jan 2024The rear centre seat position of the Model 3 does not have an accessible top-restraint anchorage point as required by Australian Design Rule 34/03.Year range on the notice: 2023
- 8 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
Feature Showdown
The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Tesla Model 3 gets a 16-inch display.
The Honda HR-V stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Tesla Model 3. The Tesla Model 3 counters with panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Honda HR-V gets cloth upholstery while the Tesla Model 3 offers vegan leather with textile inserts.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
Detailed powertrain specifications are not yet available for both models.
Space & Comfort
The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 375mm shorter than the Tesla Model 3 at 4,720mm.
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.
The Honda HR-V turns in a 11.0 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Tesla Model 3's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda HR-V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Tesla Model 3). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda HR-V), no data (Tesla Model 3).
Where each one leads
The Honda HR-V: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Tesla Model 3.
The Tesla Model 3: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Honda HR-V.
The Verdict
Honda HR-V scores higher, 74 vs 71
The Honda HR-V scores 74 to the Tesla Model 3's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 0 of the 1 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Tesla Model 3 ahead by 17 points), value (Honda HR-V ahead by 10 points), reliability (Honda HR-V ahead by 7 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$129/wk(≈$559/mo)
Estimate on the Honda HR-V at $32,900 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Tesla Model 3Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Honda HR-V and Tesla Model 3?
The Honda HR-V is the cheapest at $29,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Tesla Model 3 by $16,000.
Which is safest?
The Tesla Model 3 has the highest ANCAP rating at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which can tow the most?
The Honda HR-V has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,000kg.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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