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Fiat Panda vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Tesla Model 3?

Fiat Panda vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Tesla Model 3

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Tesla Model 3 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,571 £.

Model 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model 3 offers considerably more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 390 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 10.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers significantly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 568 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Tesla Model 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 767 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more boot space – 594 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 369 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Panda carries marginally more – 365 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
Fiat Panda
Tesla Model 3

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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Fiat Panda
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
365 kg
Payload
302 - 333 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
92 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Tesla
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