Subaru Trailseeker vs Tesla Model Y (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$5
- Trailseeker: 80 hp more, 0.7 s quicker to 60.
- Model Y: 40 mi more range, 5.2 in more rear legroom.
- Trailseeker wins 4 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Trailseeker | Model Y | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,995 | $39,990 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 295 hp | Trailseeker |
| Torque | N/A | 309 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPGe | 117 MPGe | 131 MPGe to 138 MPGe | N/A |
| EV range | 281 mi | 321 mi | Model Y |
| Cargo, max | 74.0 cu ft | 74.0 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 31.3 cu ft | 30.2 cu ft | Trailseeker |
| Rear legroom | 35.3 in | 40.5 in | Model Y |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | About the same |
| Length | 190.8 in | 188.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,465 lb | 4,061 lb to 4,363 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 6.4 in | Trailseeker |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s estimate | 5.1 s published | Trailseeker |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Model Y |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Trailseeker Premium AWD $39,995 | Model Y RWD $39,990 | $5 |
| Model Y RWD $39,990 | Trailseeker Premium AWD $39,995 | $5 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Trailseeker | Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,995 | $39,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $588 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,526 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $43,521 | N/A |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Trailseeker wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Trailseeker | 21% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | About the same |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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