Tesla Model 3 vs. Lamborghini Aventador
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model 3 and Lamborghini Aventador contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Tesla Model 3 and the Lamborghini Aventador.
In comparing the Tesla Model 3's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model 3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Lamborghini Aventador has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model 3's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the Lamborghini Aventador is a better car than the Tesla Model 3.
Pricing: A used 2022 Tesla Model 3 ranges from $24,989 to $45,290 while a used 2022 Lamborghini Aventador is priced between $624,742 to $947,212.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model 3 loses 46.7 percent of its value and the Lamborghini Aventador loses 19.9 percent of its value. This means the Lamborghini Aventador retains 26.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model 3.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Tesla Model 3’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Aventador base engine makes 769 horsepower. The Model 3 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 267 miles. The Aventador is rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 360 miles.This gives the Tesla Model 3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lamborghini Aventador the advantage in maximum range. The Model 3 uses electricity, and the Aventador uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model 3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$46,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$49,430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$45,900 - $55,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$498,258
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$280,026
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$143,900 - $498,258
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,098
Price Range:
$24,989 - $45,290
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$40,097
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$33,800 - $49,392
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
487
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35,977
# Good or Great Deals:
303
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$760,817
Price Range:
$624,742 - $947,212
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$361,481
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$144,343 - $760,817
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,359
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lamborghini Aventador Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model 3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lamborghini Aventador
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
548.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
21.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
1.1 - 548.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.7 - 4.7
Tesla Model 3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 15Lamborghini Aventador Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels
Base, Long Range, Performance
Lamborghini Aventador Trim Levels
LP 780-4 Ultimae
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
769 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:
531 foot-lbs @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.225 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 126 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
267 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
60 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
9 / 16 / 11
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
203 / 360 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3880 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3417 lbs
Width:
89.5 inches
Height:
44.7 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/30ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Interior Colors
Black
Nero Cosmus with Arancio Dryope / Nero Cosmus with Arancio Leonis / Nero Cosmus with Bianco Leda / Nero Cosmus with Bianco Polar / Nero Cosmus with Blu Amon / Nero Cosmus with Blu Cepheus / Nero Cosmus with Blu Sideris / Nero Cosmus with Giallo Taurus / Nero Cosmus with Grigio Cronus / Nero Cosmus with Rosso Alala / Nero Cosmus with Verde Fauns / Nero Cosmus with Verde Ulysses
White
Not available
