2026 Hyundai Elantra vs 2026 Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 87.5 to 68.5, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Elantra is ahead on safety.
2026 Hyundai Elantra
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Elantra Hybrid B…
2026 Tesla Model 3
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Premium RWD, is E…
2026 Tesla Model 3
Clear winThe Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 87.5 to 68.5, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Elantra is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Model 3overall 87.5 | 2026 Hyundai Elantraoverall 68.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 44.8 |
| Safetyw 4 | 78.2 | 86.2 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 87.5 | 68.5 |
Tesla Model 3: model-level data · Hyundai Elantra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Model 3
Top recalls
- highSeats25V410000 · 48 vehicles
Hyundai Elantra
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
- highAir Bags26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Model 3 | Hyundai Elantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Model 3 Standard RWD | Elantra Hybrid Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 139 | 54 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $550 | $1,150 |
| EV range | 321 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 or the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 87.5 to 68.5, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Elantra is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model 3 scores 87.5 and the 2026 Hyundai Elantra 68.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 or the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
2026 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Hyundai Elantra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.