Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model S (2026)

Price gap, MSRP

$73,000

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Model 3 RWD vs Model S AWD
Measure	Model 3	Model S	Winner
MSRP	$36,990	$109,990	Model 3
Horsepower	271 hp	670 hp	Model S
Torque	310 lb-ft	1,050 lb-ft	Model S
MPGe	137 MPGe to 139 MPGe	124 MPGe	N/A
EV range	321 mi	410 mi	Model S
Cargo, max	N/A	61.4 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	21.0 cu ft	25.0 cu ft	Model S
Rear legroom	34.5 in	35.5 in	Model S
Front legroom	42.7 in	42.4 in	About the same
Length	185.8 in	195.7 in to 197.7 in	N/A
Width	72.8 in	77.2 in to 78.2 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,759 lb	4,560 lb to 4,969 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.5 in	4.6 in to 5.0 in	N/A
0-60 mph	5.5 s estimate	3.1 s tested	Model S
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Model 3 RWD $36,990	Model S AWD $109,990	$73,000
Model S AWD $109,990	Model 3 Performance AWD $54,990	$55,000

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Model 3 wins.

Model S wins if Price weight is 4 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.