Tesla Model S vs Tesla Model Y (2026)

Price gap, MSRP

$70,000

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

Model S AWD vs Model Y RWD
Measure	Model S	Model Y	Winner
MSRP	$109,990	$39,990	Model Y
Horsepower	670 hp	295 hp	Model S
Torque	1,050 lb-ft	309 lb-ft	Model S
MPGe	124 MPGe	131 MPGe to 138 MPGe	N/A
EV range	410 mi	321 mi	Model S
Cargo, max	61.4 cu ft	74.0 cu ft	Model Y
Cargo, seats up	25.0 cu ft	30.2 cu ft	Model Y
Rear legroom	35.5 in	40.5 in	Model Y
Front legroom	42.4 in	41.8 in	Model S
Length	195.7 in to 197.7 in	188.7 in	N/A
Width	77.2 in to 78.2 in	78.0 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,560 lb to 4,969 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	4.6 in to 5.0 in	6.4 in	N/A
0-60 mph	3.1 s tested	5.1 s published	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 S AWD $109,990	Model Y Launch Series Long Range AWD $59,990	$50,000
Model Y RWD $39,990	Model S AWD $109,990	$70,000

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 Y wins.

Model S wins if Price weight is 3 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.