Tesla Model 3 vs Mazda 6e
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Tesla Model 3 is the cheaper way in, starting $4,090 lower at $45,900 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the Tesla Model 3 goes further: 750 km WLTP against 560 km. The Tesla Model 3 is cheaper to run: about $2.83 per 100 km charging at home against $3.86. The Tesla Model 3 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 250 kW. Owners rate the Tesla Model 3 7.5/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $45,900 MRLP · before on-roads | $49,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $80,900 MRLP · before on-roads | $52,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Best range (WLTP) | 750 km | 560 km |
| Largest battery | 75 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Max power | 461 kW | 190 kW |
| Max torque | 660 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 3.1 s | 7.9 s |
| Max DC charging | 250 kW | 195 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | 10.1 kWh/100 km | 13.8 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $2.83 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $3.86 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 594 L | 337 L |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Warranty | 5 years / unlimited km | 5 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2025) | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Lowest price: $45,900
- Longest WLTP range: 750 km
- Cheapest to run: $2.83 per 100 km
- Fastest DC charging: 250 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 3.1 s
- Most powerful: 461 kW
- Biggest battery: 78 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Tesla Model 3 | Mazda 6e |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $2.83 per 100 km | $3.86 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $2.22 per 100 km | $3.04 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $7.57 per 100 km | $10.35 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.