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Tesla Model 3 vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model 3 or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Tesla Model 3 vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Tesla Model 3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Model 3

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 364,295 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 735 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

296 Roadster

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Tesla Model 3 takes 3.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers slightly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Model 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is marginally lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 62 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model 3 carries visibly more – 333 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 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
Tesla Model 3
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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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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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Tesla Model 3
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
594 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
302 - 333 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Ferrari
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