Hyundai IONIQ 6 2026 vs Tesla Model 3 2025
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Tesla Model 3 — best value, most powerful, safest, longest warranty, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Tesla Model 3 2025 costs about 1,145 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Hyundai IONIQ 6 2026 | Tesla Model 3 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 129,685 SAR (2,161 SAR per month) | 128,539 SAR (2,142 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 799 SAR | 702 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 3,416 SAR – 8,540 SAR | 3,398 SAR – 8,495 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 94,373 SAR (55%) | 93,876 SAR (55%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 60 | 69 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 170,800 SAR – 220,000 SAR ~ | 169,900 SAR – 180,000 SAR |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Cylinders | — | — |
| Power | 225 hp | 283 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 77.4 kWh | 60.0 kWh |
| Electric range | 581 km | 513 km |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Transmission | Single-speed (EV) · 1 | Single-speed (EV) · 1 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Tank capacity | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,855 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm | 2,875 mm |
| Boot capacity | 401 L | 594 L |
| Weight | 1,950 kg | 1,765 kg |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | 138 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 4 years / 80,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Hyundai IONIQ 6 2026 or Tesla Model 3 2025?
Tesla Model 3 2025 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 169,900 SAR versus 170,800 SAR for Hyundai IONIQ 6 2026 — a difference of about 900 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Tesla Model 3 2025 costs roughly 702 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 799 SAR for Hyundai IONIQ 6 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Hyundai IONIQ 6 2026 between 3,416 SAR and 8,540 SAR, and Tesla Model 3 2025 between 3,398 SAR and 8,495 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Tesla Model 3 2025 scores 69/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 60/100 for Hyundai IONIQ 6 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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