Tesla Model 3 vs Toyota Camry

The Tesla Model 3 starts from $54,900 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Camry opens at $39,990. That makes the Toyota Camry the more affordable entry point by $14,910.

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 $60,390 and $43,989 respectively.

The Tesla Model 3 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Toyota Camry, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Camry hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Tesla Model 3 and 95% for the Toyota Camry.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Tesla Model 3, against 7 on the Toyota Camry.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Tesla Model 3 and 8 in the Toyota Camry.

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

The Tesla Model 3 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota Camry gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments.

The Tesla Model 3 stands out with power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Tesla Model 3 gets vegan leather upholstery while the Toyota Camry offers cloth.

The Tesla Model 3 uses a Electric Motor producing 208kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds.

The Toyota Camry responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Dual VVT-i Hybrid making 170kW and 221Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The Tesla Model 3 has the clear power advantage at 208kW vs 170kW. In the real-world sprint, the Tesla Model 3 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Tesla Model 3 measures 4,720mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 200mm shorter than the Toyota Camry at 4,920mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Tesla Model 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 682L in the Tesla Model 3 and 524L in the Toyota Camry, giving the Tesla Model 3 a 158L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Camry leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 200kg 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 (Tesla Model 3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Camry). Both match on warranty length.