Head-to-head · measured energy cost
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD vs 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Aug 27, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology
At these assumptions, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD costs $35.99 less per month ($432/year, $2,160 over five years) than the 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWDElectric2026 Honda Civic 4DrHybrid
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration compared | electric motor (88 and 208 kW AC Induction) · AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD |
| Cost per month | $48.37 | $84.36 |
| Cost per year | $580 | $1,012 |
| Cost over 5 years | $2,900 | $5,060 |
| Cost per mile | 4.8¢/mi | 8.4¢/mi |
| Annual energy used | 3,165 kWh | 246.9 gal |
| EPA efficiency | 26.4 kWh/100 mi | 49 MPG combined |
Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable.