2026 Mazda 3 vs 2026 Tesla Model 3
📊 Key Differences
- Fuel economy: 30 MPG vs 139 MPG combined — Tesla Model 3 is more efficient
- Annual fuel cost: $2250 vs $550 — Tesla Model 3 saves $ per year
- Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Electricity
| Specification | 2026 Mazda 3 | 2026 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Class | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline | Electricity |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) | Automatic (A1) |
| Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Displacement (L) | 2.5 | — |
| City MPG | 27 | 147 |
| Highway MPG | 36 | 130 |
| Combined MPG | 30 | 139 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2250 | $550 |
| CO₂ (g/mile) | 294.0 | — |
| EPA Fuel Economy Score | 6/10 | 10/10 |
| EPA GHG Score | 6/10 | 10/10 |
🚗 2026 Mazda 3
Compact Cars with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Mazda 3 Profile →🚗 2026 Tesla Model 3
Midsize Cars with 139 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Electricity. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Tesla Model 3 Profile →🔗 Related