Cadillac CT4 vs Tesla Model 3 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$990
- CT4: $990 cheaper.
- Model 3: 34 hp more, 1.1 in more rear legroom.
- Model 3 wins 6 of 10 measures.
| Measure | CT4 | Model 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,000 | $36,990 | CT4 |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 271 hp | Model 3 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Model 3 |
| MPG or MPGe | 26 mpg | 137 MPGe to 139 MPGe | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | $1,477 | N/A | N/A |
| EV range | N/A | 321 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 10.7 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.7 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft | Model 3 |
| Rear legroom | 33.4 in | 34.5 in | Model 3 |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 42.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 187.2 in | 185.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,759 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 3.7 in | 5.5 in | Model 3 |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s estimate | 5.5 s estimate | Model 3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CT4 Luxury RWD $36,000 | Model 3 RWD $36,990 | $990 |
| Model 3 RWD $36,990 | CT4 Luxury RWD $36,000 | $990 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CT4 | Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,000 | $36,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $44,862 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Model 3 wins.
CT4 wins if Power weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CT4 | 3% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Model 3 | 13% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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