Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S leads on range (EPA), cargo space and power.
Sedan
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026
77/100#17 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
2026 Tesla Model S
1 of 12 versions
No US price yet
87/100#7 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Model 3Tesla Model 3Model STesla Model S
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+47 mi· 13%
- Fast-charge peak
- Cargo space- best on this row+10 cu ft· 67%
- Power- best on this row+306 kW· 158%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.8 s faster· 37%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 9%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | version: Model 3 (RWD, China) · name as listed in Chinese | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Long Range, RWD | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | ||
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Model S Plaid | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Tesla Model 3Tesla Model S
Range
99100Charging
5864Performance
70100Practicality
6289
How much is each in the US?
Tesla Model 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026 - Price checked Jun 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govTesla Model S
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model SModel S
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
- Tesla Model S
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 47 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Tesla Model 3
- version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
- Tesla Model S
- version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD
Fast-charge peak
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
- Tesla Model S
Where next
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Tesla Model 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 34 sources
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