This one is truly a matter of taste. Interior and tech The differences between these two cars extend to their interiors. The Model 3 follows Tesla’s ethos of minimalism, offering a big 15.4-inch display in the center, and not really much else. There’s no instrument cluster, and you can barely see the air vents in the car. Everything is controlled through the center screen. The screen displays Tesla’s operating system, which is better than most other car software. The Model 3 offers other touches to the interior, like a wireless phone charger and vegan leather seats. Tesla The interior of the Ioniq 6 is a little busier on the inside. The car offers a smaller display, coming in at 12.3 inches. That, however, is coupled with a second 12.3-inch screen that serves as the digital instrument cluster. You’ll also get capacitive buttons for the climate controls, as well as accent lighting throughout, which looks quite nice. The Ioniq 6 offers the same infotainment system as the Ioniq 5, which is relatively easy to navigate — but still not great, and not as good as Tesla’s operating system. Thankfully, however, it supports CarPlay and Android Auto. Winner: Tie If you want a familiar layout, choose the Ioniq 6. If you want the cleanest possible aesthetic, choose the Tesla. Performance Both the Model 3 and the Ioniq 6 are electric cars, and they’ll both offer that immediate EV response — making for a zippy driving experience overall. But they don’t quite offer the same performance. Stephen Edelstein / Digital Trends The Tesla Model is is actually available in a few different variations. There’s the standard Model 3, which delivers a top speed of 140 miles per hour, can reach 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, and is rear-wheel drive only. Then there’s the Model 3 Long Range, which improves the acceleration to 60 mph to only 4.2 seconds and is a dual-motor car with all-wheel drive. Last but not least is the Model 3 Performance, which has a top speed of 162 mph, and reaches 60 mph in only 3.1 seconds. It’s also an all-wheel drive model. All of the models are pretty quick, however the Model 3 Performance is obviously ahead of the rest. The Ioniq 6 is also available in a number of different models. There’s the SE Standard Range, the SE, the SEL, and the Limited. Unfortunately, Hyundai only officially quotes one 0-60 time — 5.1 seconds, for the top-spec all-wheel drive models, which deliver 320 horsepower. Safe to say, if that’s the fastest variant of the Ioniq 6, then the Model 3 is the higher-performing car overall. Winner: Tesla Model 3