Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.3 seconds, compared with 9.6 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue. 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD has the higher listed output at 366 hp; 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue is rated at 139 hp, a difference of 227 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD at 493 Nm and 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue at 264 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 594 litres versus 407 litres, a difference of 187 litres. 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is 70 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue has the lower listed starting price at $30,350, compared with $43,490 for 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD. 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.