2026 Tesla Model 3 vs 2026 Toyota Crown
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 89.4 to 77.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety.
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 Toyota Crown
The 2026 Toyota Crown is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crown Hybrid AWD, is EPA-ra…
2026 Tesla Model 3
Clear winThe Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 89.4 to 77.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Crownoverall 77.3 | 2026 Tesla Model 3overall 89.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 34.3 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 98.2 | 76.2 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 77.3 | 89.4 |
Toyota Crown: model-level data · Tesla Model 3: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Crown
Top recalls
- minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Tesla Model 3
Top recalls
- highSeats25V410000 · 48 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Crown | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown Hybrid AWD | Model 3 Standard RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 139 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,500 | $550 |
| EV range | — | 321 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 89.4 to 77.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model 3 scores 89.4 and the 2026 Toyota Crown 77.3. 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 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
2026 Toyota Crown: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.