Comparison
Subaru Trailseeker vs Tesla Model Y
Premium vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 281 mi
Best value Subaru Trailseeker $39,995 vs $45,990
Faster charging Subaru Trailseeker 28 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $4,500 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 281 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $142/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Trailseeker
28 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Subaru Trailseeker
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Subaru Trailseeker
4.3 s vs 5.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Subaru Trailseeker | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,995 (better) | $45,990 |
| Range | 281 mi | 357 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 28 min (better) | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 65.8 | 82 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 142 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.3 s (better) | 5.4 s |
| Cargo | 31.3 cu ft (better) | 30 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,500 lb | 3,527 lb (better) |
Pick the Subaru Trailseeker if…
- You want the lower price: $39,995 vs $45,990 to start, $5,995 less.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.3 vs 5.4 seconds.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You drive long days: 357 vs 281 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,500 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Subaru Trailseeker vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | Subaru Trailseeker | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 290 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,300 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,500 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,300 | $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
| Subaru Trailseeker | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 191 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 167 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 55 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | NACS | NACS |
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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