Comparison
Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model Y
Static side-by-side comparison using range, charging, value, efficiency, performance, and utility metrics.
Tesla Model 3: 4.2 Tesla Model Y: 3
Spec matrix
Specs comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | — | $59,900 |
| Range | 363 mi (EPA) | 320 mi (EPA) |
| Efficiency | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 82 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 208 kW | 331 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 36 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.7 | 74.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 97 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | — | 187 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Cargo | — | — |
| Tow rating | — | — |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 36 min).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (4.2 vs 3).
Tesla Model 3
4.2
Tesla Model Y
3
Best for X
Best for range
Tesla Model 3
363
Best for charging speed
Tesla Model Y
33
Best for value
Tesla Model Y
187.2
Best for performance
—
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Tie
50 utility index
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