Dongfeng 007 vs Tesla Model 3
Verdict
The Tesla Model 3 is the sharper buy on numbers: it costs RM147,600 against the Dongfeng 007’s RM169,888, yet gets 534 km of range versus 530 km and a much larger 594-litre boot. The Dongfeng fights back with a 73.5 kWh battery, 268 hp and a quicker 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a six-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM22,288 gap is not buying extra range or luggage space; it is buying battery capacity, acceleration and warranty cover.
Pick the Dongfeng 007 if you want the quicker RWD sedan, a larger 73.5 kWh battery and a six-year warranty, and can accept the higher price and smaller boot.
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if you want the cheaper EV with slightly longer rated range, a much bigger boot and an extra airbag.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng 007 RM169,888; Tesla Model 3 RM147,600
- Battery and range: Dongfeng 007 73.5 kWh/530 km; Tesla Model 3 62.5 kWh/534 km
- 0-100 km/h: Dongfeng 007 5.8 s; Tesla Model 3 6.2 s
- Boot space: Dongfeng 007 452 L; Tesla Model 3 594 L
- Size: Dongfeng 007 4,880 mm long and 1,895 mm wide; Tesla Model 3 4,720 mm long and 2,089 mm wide
- Warranty and airbags: Dongfeng 007 6 years/6 airbags; Tesla Model 3 4 years/7 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 169,888 | RM 147,600✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Electric |
| Power | 268 hp | — |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s✓ | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 201 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 73.5 kWh✓ | 62.5 kWh |
| EV range | 530 km | 534 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,880 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 2,089 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm | — |
| Boot space | 452 L | 594 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 260✓ | RM 280 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
007
- Quicker 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 73.5 kWh battery
- Longer six-year warranty
- Costs RM22,288 more
- Boot is smaller at 452 litres
- Rated range is 4 km lower despite the larger battery
Model 3
- Lower RM147,600 price
- Longer 534 km rated range
- Bigger 594-litre boot
- Slower 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 62.5 kWh battery
- Shorter four-year warranty
007 vs Model 3 FAQ
Is the Dongfeng 007 or Tesla Model 3 better?
The Tesla Model 3 is better on value, range and boot space. The Dongfeng 007 is better if acceleration, battery capacity and warranty length matter more to you.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng 007 is RM22,288 more expensive, at RM169,888 versus RM147,600 for the Tesla Model 3.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Tesla Model 3 has the longer rated range at 534 km, just 4 km ahead of the Dongfeng 007’s 530 km.