Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model Y (2026)

Price gap, MSRP

$3,000

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

Model 3 RWD vs Model Y RWD
Measure	Model 3	Model Y	Winner
MSRP	$36,990	$39,990	Model 3
Horsepower	271 hp	295 hp	Model Y
Torque	310 lb-ft	309 lb-ft	About the same
MPGe	137 MPGe to 139 MPGe	131 MPGe to 138 MPGe	N/A
EV range	321 mi	321 mi	About the same
Cargo, max	N/A	74.0 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	21.0 cu ft	30.2 cu ft	Model Y
Rear legroom	34.5 in	40.5 in	Model Y
Front legroom	42.7 in	41.8 in	Model 3
Length	185.8 in	188.7 in	Not scored
Width	72.8 in	78.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,759 lb	4,061 lb to 4,363 lb	N/A
Towing	N/A	3,500 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.5 in	6.4 in	Model Y
0-60 mph	5.5 s estimate	5.1 s published	Model Y
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 Y RWD $39,990	$3,000
Model Y RWD $39,990	Model 3 Premium RWD $42,490	$2,500

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.

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Model Y wins.

Model 3 wins if Price weight is 6 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.