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Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model X (2026)

Price gap, MSRP

$78,000

Car 1

Car 2

Model 3Model XMSRP$36,990$114,990Horsepower271 hp670 hpTorque310 lb-ft1,050 lb-ftEV range321 mi352 miCargo, seats up21.0 cu ft37.1 cu ftRear legroom34.5 in38.7 inFront legroom42.7 in41.1 inSeats550-60 mph5.5 s3.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Model 3 RWD vs Model X AWD
MeasureModel 3Model XWinner
MSRP$36,990$114,990Model 3
Horsepower271 hp670 hpModel X
Torque310 lb-ft1,050 lb-ftModel X
MPGe137 MPGe to 139 MPGe105 MPGeN/A
EV range321 mi352 miModel X
Cargo, maxN/A91.6 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up21.0 cu ft37.1 cu ftModel X
Rear legroom34.5 in38.7 inModel X
Front legroom42.7 in41.1 inModel 3
Length185.8 in198.3 inNot scored
Width72.8 in78.7 inNot scored
Curb weight3,759 lb5,152 lb to 5,269 lbN/A
TowingN/A5,000 lbN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance5.5 in5.4 in to 6.6 inN/A
0-60 mph5.5 s estimate3.8 s testedModel X
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout 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
TrimNearest in priceGap
Model 3 RWD
$36,990
Model X AWD
$114,990
$78,000
Model X AWD
$114,990
Model 3 Performance AWD
$54,990
$60,000

Cost to run

No total: a price or rating is missing.

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

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostModel 3Model X
MSRP$36,990$114,990
Fuel or charging, 1 yearN/A$655
Fuel or charging, 6 yearsN/A$3,929
Total, 6 yearsN/A$118,919

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: Model 3 wins.

Model X wins if Price weight is 4 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceModel 368%
MPGN/A
PowerModel X60%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked