Comparison

Jeep Wagoneer S vs Tesla Model 3

AWD Limited (Falken tire) vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Tesla Model 3 363 mi vs 294 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,490 vs $65,200
Faster charging Jeep Wagoneer S 27 min vs 36 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model 3 $5,600 vs $3,850

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 294 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $222/mi
Charging winner
Jeep Wagoneer S
27 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
250 Wh/mi vs 362 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Jeep Wagoneer S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Jeep Wagoneer S
3.4 s vs 4.9 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Jeep Wagoneer S and Tesla Model 3
Spec Jeep Wagoneer S Tesla Model 3
Trim used AWD Limited (Falken tire) Premium RWD
MSRP (USD) $65,200 $42,490 (better)
Range 294 mi 363 mi (better)
Efficiency 362 Wh/mi • 2.76 mi/kWh 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 94 kWh (better) 82 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV Sedan
DC max 203 kW 208 kW (better)
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 27 min (better) 36 min
Roadtrip score 79.7 (better) 79.1
Miles added (15 min est.) 101 mi (better) 96 mi
USD per mile of range 222 $/mi 117 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 3.4 s (better) 4.9 s
Top speed 125 mph 125 mph
Cargo 31 cu ft (better) 21 cu ft
Tow rating 3,400 lb (better) 2,205 lb

Pick the Jeep Wagoneer S if…

  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 27 vs 36 minutes.
  • You haul gear: 31 vs 21 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You tow: rated for 3,400 lb vs 2,205 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.4 vs 4.9 seconds.

Pick the Tesla Model 3 if…

  • You want the lower price: $42,490 vs $65,200 to start, $22,710 less.
  • You drive long days: 363 vs 294 miles of rated range.
  • You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $5,600 in energy over 5 years.
  • You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.

5-year energy cost: Jeep Wagoneer S vs Tesla Model 3

Charging mixJeep Wagoneer STesla Model 3
Efficiency362 Wh/mi250 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,100$2,850
80% home, 20% public DC$5,600$3,850
All public DC fast charging$11,600$8,000

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Jeep Wagoneer STesla Model 3
First leg (90% to 10%)200 mi247 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop175 mi216 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 55 minabout 70 min
DC portCCS1NACS

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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