Head-to-head
2026 Tesla Model 3 vs 2026 Toyota Camry
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 83.4 to 77.4, on fuel & range, warranty, space & cargo. The Toyota Camry is ahead on tech & comfort and price.
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2026 Tesla Model 3
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Premium RWD, is …
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The 2026 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Tesla Model 3
Clear winThe Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 83.4 to 77.4, on fuel & range, warranty, space & cargo. The Toyota Camry is ahead on tech & comfort and price.
Fuel & range 2026 Tesla Model 3 leads by 59.6
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota Camry leads by 41.9
Price 2026 Toyota Camry leads by 21.3
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Model 3overall 83.4 | 2026 Toyota Camryoverall 77.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 78.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 40.4 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 77.9 | 68.4 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 75.3 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 58.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 73.5 | ||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | ||||||||||||||
| Overall | 83.4 | 77.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Tesla Model 3: base trim Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD · Toyota Camry: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Tesla Model 3 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 144 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 139 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $1,300).
Where the 2026 Toyota Camry answers
- It lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (31 points against 18 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,990 | $29,100 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Electric Motor | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 184 hp |
| Torque | — | 163 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 53 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 51 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 50 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission type | Single-Speed | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 76.1 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 99.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 38.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.6 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 38 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,759 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric Power Steering rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 281 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 13 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 57.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
102 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | — | std |
| 8 exterior cameras | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Automatic High Beams | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Alert | — | std |
| Brake Hold | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | — | std |
| Eight airbags | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capable | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Traffic-aware cruise control | std | — |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | — | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 wireless phone chargers | std | — |
| 15.4" First-row touchscreen | std | — |
| 3 USB-C ports | std | — |
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| 7 Speaker audio system | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| Basic Vehicle Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 mi, whichever comes first | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | — | std |
| Grok voice assistant | std | — |
| Over-the-air software updates | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | std |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | — | opt |
| Convenience Package — includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Smart Key System on front doors, and power-adjustable driver's seat | — | opt |
| Hands-free power open on approach | std | — |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, trunk-release functions, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | — | std |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | — | std |
| Particulate and odor filter; First-row touchscreen adjust air vents | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support | — | opt |
| Heated front seats | std | opt |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with passenger-side seatback pocket; 6-way manual front driver's and passenger seat | — | std |
| 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | opt |
| Cold Weather Package — includes heated leather steering wheel and heated front seats | — | opt |
| First-row power recline | std | — |
| Five-seat interior | std | — |
| Second-row manual-folding seats | std | — |
| Vegan leather with textile inserts | std | — |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | std | opt |
| Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | — | opt |
| 7-in. digital gauge cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | — | std |
| Center console with extended storage | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters | — | opt |
| Manual-adjust heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | — | std |
| Rearview mirror with manual day/night mode | — | std |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | — | std |
Exterior21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt/slide moonroof | — | opt |
| 16-in. 10-spoke silver-painted alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield | — | std |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | — | std |
| Black front side air curtains | — | std |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | — | std |
| Black rear lower diffuser | — | std |
| Black window trim | — | std |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | opt |
| Heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and blind spot warning indicators | — | std |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED headlights; Auto and adaptive high beams | std | — |
| Manual-folding side-view mirrors | std | — |
| Panoramic glass roof | std | — |
| Rear window defogger and outside mirror heater function with timer | — | std |
| Single exhaust | — | std |
| Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary | — | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery & Drive Unit Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 mi, whichever comes first | std | — |
| Drive Modes: Chill, Standard | std | — |
| Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive | — | std |
| Supercharging Max 225 kW; Pay Per Use | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Passive shock absorbers | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Model 3
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 29 · 9 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (10), Forward Collision Avoidance (8), Steering (7)
Top recalls
- high Seats 25V410000 · 48 vehicles
Toyota Camry
Safety Signal 74 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 144 · 13 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Hybrid Propulsion System (42), Unspecified (26), Power Train (20)
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Model 3Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,990 (base trim) | $29,100 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $36,990 – $54,990 4 trims | $29,100 – $37,025 10 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Model 3 Standard RWD | Camry HEV FF LE |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 139 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $550 | $1,300 |
| EV range | 321 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 83.4 to 77.4, on fuel & range, warranty, space & cargo. The Toyota Camry is ahead on tech & comfort and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model 3 scores 83.4 and the 2026 Toyota Camry 77.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2026 Toyota Camry starts lower — $29,100 against $36,990, a gap of $7,890 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
2026 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Toyota Camry: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Tesla Model 3 and the 2026 Toyota Camry?
Where the 2026 Tesla Model 3 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 144 filed with NHTSA), is rated 139 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $1,300). Where the 2026 Toyota Camry answers: it lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 3 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (31 points against 18 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 5 seats.