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Ford Capri vs Tesla Model 3
Selected trimRWDChange trim332 mi · 60 kWh · £37,990
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Capri leads on family practicality, charging speed and city driving, while the Tesla Model 3 leads on motorway range and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Capri if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Tesla Model 3 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford Capri leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Ford
6.4
Tesla
6.4
Too close to call
Motorway RangeTesla
Ford
4
Tesla
5.5
FamilyFord
Ford
7.9
Tesla
7.1
ChargingFord
Ford
4.6
Tesla
2.3
Cost Per MileTesla
Ford
4.7
Tesla
8.8
City DrivingFord
Ford
5.1
Tesla
4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Tesla Model 3
RWD
- 46 miles more WLTP range
- 110 litres more boot space
- 70 kW faster rapid charging
- 68 kW more power
- 1.8s quicker 0-62 mph
- 26 Wh/km more efficient
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Tesla Model 3RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,985 (better) | £37,990 |
| Official range | 286 miles | 332 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 572 L | 682 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 6.2 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Ford Capri
Tesla Model 3
Length
Ford Capri4,634mm-87mm
Tesla Model 34,721mm
Width
Ford Capri1,872mm-61mm
Tesla Model 31,933mm
Height
Ford Capri1,626mm
Tesla Model 31,440mm-186mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Tesla Model 3RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,634 mm | 4,721 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,872 mm (better) | 1,933 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,063 mm (better) | 2,088 mm |
| Height | 1,626 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m (better) | 11.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 528 mm spare (better) | 467 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Tesla Model 3RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 916 mm | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 572 L | 682 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1510 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Capri
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Tesla Model 3
- 2nd-largest boot among saloon EVs in our catalogue at 682 L.
- At 4,721 mm, shorter than 90% of saloon EVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 130 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 100% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Capri Style Standard Range 58kWh |  Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.63m | 4.72m+87mm |
| Width | 1.87m | 1.93m+61mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | 2.09m+25mm |
| Height | 1.63m | 1.44m-186mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.77m | Not available |
| Ground Clearance | 187mm | 137mm-50mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 572L | 682L* (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1510L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 916mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m (better) | 11.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,914kg | 1,772kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 58kWh | 60kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 286 mi | 332 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 105kW | 175kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,985 (better) | £37,990 |
| Price after EV grant | £35,485 (-£1,500) | £37,990 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Saloon |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
* Tesla Model 3: Tesla publishes 682 L as total cargo volume (boot + frunk, measured to roof) — not directly comparable to standard VDA figures used by other brands.
* Tesla Model 3: Not published by Tesla; verified from multiple independent sources.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Tesla Model 3RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 286 miles | 332 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 229 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 105 kW | 175 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 156 Wh/km | 130 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 58 kWh (better) | 57.5 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Tesla Model 3RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 6.2 sec (better) |
| Power | 140 kW | 208 kW (better) |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Capri
Style Standard Range 58kWh
Tesla Model 3
RWD
8.5/10
average across 6 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Electrifying.com9/10
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Ford Capri
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Capri Style Standard Range 58kWh
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Tesla Model 3 RWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users89%
Safety Assist87%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Tesla Model 3RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag infotainment & software. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Ford Capri
Style Standard Range 58kWh
Owners love
- Owners report realistic ranges of 300 miles or more and good efficiency, especially on the rear-wheel-drive car.
- It is comfortable and easy to drive, with light steering and a good driving position.
- The boot is large and the cabin roomy for a coupe-SUV, so it works as a family car.
Watch out for
- The FordPass app is slow to connect and less capable than rival apps.
- The infotainment menus are jumbled, and the touch-sensitive steering wheel buttons draw criticism.
- There are no physical climate controls.
Owner tips
- Try the FordPass app before you buy if you rely on remote charging and preconditioning.
- Use phone mirroring for navigation rather than the built-in menus.
Tesla Model 3
RWD
Owners love
- Excellent driving dynamics with responsive steering, handling, and smooth one-pedal regenerative braking
- Superior touchscreen interface that is intuitive, responsive, and readable in sunlight
- Growing Supercharger network offers reliable charging infrastructure with competitive pricing
Watch out for
- Removal of physical stalks for wipers and turn signals creates safety concerns and requires constant touchscreen interaction while driving
- Automatic windshield wipers frequently malfunction in light rain and drizzle due to camera-based Tesla Vision system
- Unreliable indicator stalk (on older models with stalks) frequently malfunctions or doesn't respond consistently
Owner tips
- Test drive the specific model configuration before ordering to experience controls, door handles, and touchscreen usability in real driving conditions
- Use home charging with EV-specific energy tariffs to maximize cost savings; home charging is significantly cheaper than public chargers
Buying options
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Ford Capri
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Tesla Model 3
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Ford Capri
No active listings.
Tesla Model 3
- £32,6462025Car360View
- £30,2992025Car360View
- £29,6992025Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla Model 3 worth the extra £1,005 over the Ford Capri?
The Tesla Model 3 costs £1,005 more than the Ford Capri. For that premium it adds 46 miles more WLTP range, 70 kW faster peak rapid charging and 110 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Ford Capri comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Capri or the Tesla Model 3?
The Ford Capri is £1,005 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Ford Capri comes out roughly £885 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Capri and Tesla Model 3 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Ford Capri and 229 miles for the Tesla Model 3 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Tesla Model 3 goes roughly 37 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Capri or the Tesla Model 3?
The Ford Capri is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 61 mm narrower than the Tesla Model 3. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 528 mm of total clearance for the Ford Capri and about 467 mm of total clearance for the Tesla Model 3. The Ford Capri also turns in a 0.7 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Capri or the Tesla Model 3?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Ford Capri and 92% for the Tesla Model 3. That gives the Tesla Model 3 a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .