Although they are both joint venture/foreign-funded models and positioned as medium-sized cars, the price gap between FAW Toyota bZ3 and Tesla Model 3 is still relatively large, the former has a top price of 199,800 yuan, and the latter has a low price of 259,900 yuan, and the gap between the two exceeds 60,000 yuan. Such a large price gap has also aroused everyone's attention and thinking, since they are all in mid-size cars, what kind of gap is there between FAW Toyota bZ3 and Tesla Model 3? With such doubts, we found these two cars separately for comparison.
Specifically, we found two configurations: FAW Toyota bZ3 2023 Long Range Premium and Model 3 2023 Rear-wheel Drive Renewal. What are the gaps, let's continue to look down:
Appearance: sharp personality VS simple technology
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
In terms of styling, there are still many similarities between FAW Toyota bZ3 and Tesla Model 3, and the new energy characteristics are also more obvious. FAW Toyota bZ3 is quite personal, the front of the car is very aggressive, and the through-type light strip and angular design bring a good visual impact effect. The sleek body lines, suspended roof, and uniquely shaped low-drag wheels and through-through taillights create a sporty atmosphere that looks quite young.
(Tesla Model 3)
(Tesla Model 3)
Tesla Model 3 adopts a minimalist design as a whole, closed front face design with narrow and sharp headlights, also has a good recognition, a more concise bumper, with a slender body and smooth lines, the overall sense of technology is still very strong. In addition, Tesla Model 3 is also equipped with frameless doors, and the taillights are not conventional through-through design, so the overall visual effect is quite good.
Interior: All minimalist design, slightly different atmosphere
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
FAW Toyota bZ3 interior is also very personal, there are basically no physical buttons in the car, the steering wheel also uses a design similar to a rounded rectangle, the relatively front dashboard and vertical design of the central control screen are also very characteristic, the overall layout makes the car technology atmosphere very strong.
(Tesla Model 3)
The interior of Tesla Model 3 is also a minimalist design concept, and it continues the meterless design of the old model, and the overall car only has a large-sized center control screen, which is quite unique. In terms of interior materials, Tesla Model 3 also uses materials that highlight the style, and the texture is good.
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
In terms of vehicle machines, FAW Toyota bZ3 and Tesla Model 3 are equipped with 4G Internet of Vehicles, and both support online navigation, multimedia, OTA upgrades, voice interaction and other functions. On this basis, FAW Toyota bZ3 also supports roadside assistance services, facial recognition, and continuous voice recognition functions, which perform better in comparison.
Other configurations: the difference is not large, each has its own advantages
Under normal circumstances, both cars are equipped with L2 level assisted driving functions, active safety warning system, active braking, parallel assist, lane keeping assist system, lane centering system, active DMS fatigue detection, full-speed adaptive cruise, steering wheel heating, wireless charging of mobile phones, as well as front seat electric adjustment, front seat heating, second row seat heating, rain-sensing wipers, both cars are also equipped.
On this basis, FAW Toyota bZ3 also has fatigue driving tips, road traffic sign recognition, two airbags, front and rear parking radars, 360° panoramic images, front seat flattening, on-board air purifier, and negative ion generator. Tesla Model 3 has more steering wheel electric adjustment and memory functions, power rear tailgate, electric rear tailgate position memory, built-in driving recorder, front seat ventilation, main driver's seat memory, rear LCD screen, multi-layer soundproof glass of the whole car. On the whole, the difference in the configuration of the two cars is not very large.
Space: Regardless of the size
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
From the size data, the length, width and height of the FAW Toyota bZ3 are 4725x1835x1475mm, and the wheelbase is 2880mm. Tesla Model 3, its length, width and height are 4720x1848x1442mm, and the wheelbase is 2875mm. In terms of parameters, it is obvious that the gap between the two cars is not very large, so there will not be too obvious differences in seating space.
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
Taking an experiencer with a height of 180cm as an example, after coming to the main driving position of FAW Toyota bZ3, there is still one punch left in the overhead space, and after coming to the second row of riding, there are two fingers left in the overhead space and one punch in the legroom. After the experiencer of the same height comes to the main driver of the Tesla Model 3, there are still four fingers left in the overhead space, and after transferring to the second row of seats, the overhead space can be left with one finger, and the legroom is one finger.
Power performance: front-wheel drive VS rear-drive, slightly different in acceleration
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
The FAW Toyota bZ3 is equipped with a front-mounted permanent magnet/synchronous motor with a maximum output of 180kW and a maximum torque of 303Nm. Driven by this electric motor, the 0-50km/h acceleration time of the FAW Toyota bZ3 is 3.4 seconds. As for the battery it is equipped with, it has a capacity of 65.3kWh, a fast charging time of 0.45 hours, and a CLTC all-electric range of 616 kilometers.
(Tesla Model 3)
The Tesla Model 3 is equipped with a rear-mounted permanent magnet/synchronous motor with a maximum power of 194kW and a maximum torque of 340Nm. In terms of parameters, it is slightly better than the FAW Toyota bZ3, and due to the rear-drive drive, its 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.1 seconds. In the battery part, its capacity is 66kWh, and the CLTC pure electric range is 606 kilometers, which is slightly inferior to FAW Toyota bZ3.
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
In the chassis part, FAW Toyota bZ3 is equipped with front MacPherson independent suspension, rear linkage pillar independent suspension, the overall tuning is still more comfortable at home, handling, sports are not its focus. The overall power tuning aspect is also not suitable for intense driving, but it is easy to pick up and is a family car that performs well.
(Tesla Model 3)
Tesla Model 3 chassis is a combination of front double wishbone independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension, which is slightly sportier than FAW Toyota bZ3, and because it is a rear-mounted rear-drive drive mode, it will have a good sense of sport after driving, and the handling is more bright, which is more suitable for friends who like daily driving control.
(FAW Toyota bZ3)
(Tesla Model 3)
Comparison summary:
In everyone's inherent impression, Toyota is a relatively conservative brand, but in the FAW Toyota bZ3, you can see a lot of innovation, which is rare. Returning to the comparison with Tesla Model 3, in addition to the slight difference in design language, the two cars have basically no difference in space practicality, vehicle configuration and cruising range; FAW Toyota bZ3 is still more family-oriented, driving atmosphere, comfort are good, Tesla Model 3 is in addition to home, but also with a little sporty attributes, driving is more fun. If you have to choose between the two of them, I personally prefer FAW Toyota bZ3, after all, its price advantage is still very obvious, what do you think?