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Vauxhall Movano vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (41,000 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or Tesla Model 3?

Vauxhall Movano vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

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Tesla Model 3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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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.

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

Movano

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Tesla Model 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 41,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,248 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model 3 is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 13.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 326 km more than the Vauxhall Movano.

Model 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model 3 offers visibly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers clearly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model 3 is somewhat lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 328 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,687 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Vauxhall Movano
Tesla Model 3

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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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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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Vauxhall Movano
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
Payload
302 - 333 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Tesla
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