Honda Civic vs Tesla Model 3
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda Civic and the Tesla Model 3 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. and Tesla Philippines. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Cars Philippines, via hondaphil.com.
Honda Civic
V Turbo CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱1,640,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱28,539
Photo: Tesla, via tesla.com.
Tesla Model 3
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,838,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,985
How they differ
- The Honda Civic is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,640,000, which is ₱198,000 (11%) below the Tesla Model 3 at ₱1,838,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Civic is estimated at ₱28,539 a month against ₱31,985 for the Model 3, a difference of ₱3,446 a month.
- They differ in powertrain: the Civic has a combustion engine, the Model 3 a battery-electric powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CivicV Turbo CVT, ₱1,640,000 | Tesla Model 3Standard, ₱1,838,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC VTEC Turbo 4-Cylinder, 16-valve | n/a |
| Displacement (differs) | 1498 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | 178 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 6000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 240 Nm | n/a |
| Torque peak (differs) | 1,700-4,500 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Electric range (differs) | n/a | 534 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | n/a | WLTP |
| DC fast charging (differs) | n/a | 225 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | n/a | Up to 170 km of range in 15 minutes at a Supercharger |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | n/a |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4681 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 1802 mm | n/a |
| Height (differs) | 1415 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2735 mm | n/a |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 134 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1314 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.4 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | n/a |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 47 L | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 493 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson Strut | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-link | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Ventilated Disc | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 215/50R17 91V | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | 17 x 7J | 18-inch steel with covers |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | 4 | n/a |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control, low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning | Autopilot with eight cameras, blind spot warning, lane departure warning |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | n/a | 16-inch touchscreen |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | Adaptive LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with push start | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 0-100 km/h in 6.2 s; top speed 201 km/h; 7-speaker audio; leatherette and textile seats; panoramic glass roof |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 4 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes first |
| Battery warranty (differs) | n/a | 8 years or 160,000 km (192,000 km on select variants), with 70% battery capacity retention |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.