Tesla Model 3 vs Toyota Corolla
The Tesla Model 3 is more fuel-efficient at 139 MPG combined, against 35 MPG for the Toyota Corolla. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Tesla Model 3 | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 47 | 31 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 21 and 0 | 14 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 450 miles | 1,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 139 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 147 and 130 | 32 and 41 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $550 | $1,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 47 complaints for the Tesla Model 3 and 31 for the Toyota Corolla. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Tesla Model 3, 1 for the Toyota Corolla.