Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model 3 leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The Tesla Model Y leads on cargo space.
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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026
88/100#1 of 87 · Everyday
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2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
83/100#4 of 87 · Everyday
Tesla Model 3 is cheaper by $6,500
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Model 3Tesla Model 3Model YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+42 mi· 13%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 11%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8 cu ft· 38%
- Power- best on this row+30 kW· 15%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.9 s faster· 28%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 1%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Long Range, RWD | no data |
| 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) | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | no data |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | no data | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| 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 Y
Range
10095Charging
7359Performance
68no dataPracticality
5980
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checked Jun 11, 2026 - Price checked Jun 11, 2026 - it may be out of date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 Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 42 mi
Which charges faster?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $6,500
Where next
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Tesla Model 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 40 sources
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