Tesla vs. Toyota

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Tesla and Toyota contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Tesla and Toyota cars.

When comparing the Tesla brand to the Toyota brand, Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety and vehicle rankings. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.

Tesla versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Toyota has lower used vehicle starting prices in 5 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Tesla versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 7 model comparisons, with Toyota offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Tesla and Toyota have the same towing capacity.

Tesla versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Tesla versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Tesla has better safety ratings in 3 out of 7 comparisons. Tesla and Toyota tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

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Safest Car Rankings: Tesla has the better car ranking in 1 category: Model X in Safest Electric SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.