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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
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Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
424 km
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Electric Range
534 - 750 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
3 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
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Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
594 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
2,050 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
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Payload
302 - 333 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 279 HP
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Power HP
283 - 460 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
350 - 450 Nm
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Torque
420 - 660 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
103 - 205 kW
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Power kW
208 - 338 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Tesla
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