Tesla Model 3 vs Toyota Crown (2026)
Model 3:
$4,450 less
- Model 3
- 147 lb-ft more torque
- Model 3
- 2.1 s quicker to 60
- Model 3
- 5.8 cu ft more seats-up cargo
- Crown
- 4.4 in more rear legroom
- Measures won
- Model 3 7 of 10
- Crown 1, tied 2
Model 3 RWD vs Crown XLE AWD, 2026. Price: MSRP.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differmodel-level or estimate
| Measure | Model 3 | Crown | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,990 | $41,440 | Model 3 |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 236 hp | Model 3 |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | Model 3 |
| MPG or MPGe | 137 MPGe to 139 MPGe | 41 mpg | Not listed |
| Energy cost a year | Not listed | $1,273 | Not listed |
| EV range | 321 mi | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cargo, max | Not listed | 15.2 cu ft | Not listed |
| Cargo, seats up | 21.0 cu ft | 15.2 cu ft | Model 3 |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in | 38.9 in | Crown |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in | 42.1 in | Model 3 |
| Length | 185.8 in | 196.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,759 lb | 3,980 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.8 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 s estimate | 7.6 s tested | Model 3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Model 3 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Model 3 RWD $36,990 MSRP | Crown XLE AWD $41,440 MSRP | $4,450 |
| Crown XLE AWD $42,535 | Model 3 Premium RWD $44,130 | $1,595 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Model 3 | Crown |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,990 | $41,440 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | Not listed | $1,273 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | Not listed | $7,639 |
| Total, 6 years | Not listed | $49,079 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Model 3 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Model 3 | 11% |
| MPG | Not listed | |
| Power | Model 3 | 13% |
| Space | Not listed |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ