Compare the2026 Fiat 500eVS 2026 Tesla Model 3

The 500e has standard whiplash protection, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the whiplash protection system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Model 3 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The 500e has standard Uconnect 9-1-1, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Model 3 doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the 500e and the Model 3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems, front parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

There are over 52 percent more Fiat dealers than there are Tesla dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 500e’s warranty.

The 500e stops shorter than the Model 3:

The 500e has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the 500e flat and controlled during cornering. The Model 3’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

For better maneuverability, the 500e’s turning circle is 6.9 feet tighter than the Model 3’s (31.5 feet vs. 38.4 feet).

The Fiat 500e may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 800 to 1100 pounds less than the Tesla Model 3.

The 500e is 3 feet, 6.8 inches shorter than the Model 3, making the 500e easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces. The 500e is 3 feet, 6.9 inches shorter than the Model 3 Performance.

The 500e is 6.8 inches narrower than the Model 3, making the 500e easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the 500e has a standard rear wiper. The Model 3 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

Compared to the Tesla Model 3’s traditional radio, the Fiat 500e equipped with standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks.