Hyundai Elantra N vs Tesla Model 3 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$1,690
- Elantra N: $1,690 cheaper, 3.5 in more rear legroom.
- Model 3: 6.8 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Elantra N wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | Elantra N | Model 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,300 | $36,990 | Elantra N |
| Horsepower | N/A | 271 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 310 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg to 35 mpg | 137 MPGe to 139 MPGe | N/A |
| EV range | N/A | 321 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 14.2 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft | Model 3 |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 34.5 in | Elantra N |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 185.4 in | 185.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,759 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 5.5 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Elantra N |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Elantra N FWD $35,300 | Model 3 RWD $36,990 | $1,690 |
| Model 3 RWD $36,990 | Elantra N DCT $36,800 | $190 |
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 | Elantra N | Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,300 | $36,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Elantra N wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Elantra N | 5% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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