Tesla Model X vs Tesla Model Y (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$75,000
- Model X: 31 mi more range, 375 hp more.
- Model Y: $75,000 cheaper, 1.8 in more rear legroom.
- Model X wins 7 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Model X | Model Y | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $114,990 | $39,990 | Model Y |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 295 hp | Model X |
| Torque | 1,050 lb-ft | 309 lb-ft | Model X |
| MPGe | 105 MPGe | 131 MPGe to 138 MPGe | N/A |
| EV range | 352 mi | 321 mi | Model X |
| Cargo, max | 91.6 cu ft | 74.0 cu ft | Model X |
| Cargo, seats up | 37.1 cu ft | 30.2 cu ft | Model X |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | Model Y |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.8 in | Model Y |
| Length | 198.3 in | 188.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,152 lb to 5,269 lb | 4,061 lb to 4,363 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | Model X |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in to 6.6 in | 6.4 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 s tested | 5.1 s published | Model X |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Model X AWD $114,990 | Model Y Launch Series Long Range AWD $59,990 | $55,000 |
| Model Y RWD $39,990 | Model X AWD $114,990 | $75,000 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Model X | Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $114,990 | $39,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $655 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,929 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $118,919 | 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: Model X wins.
Model Y wins if Price weight is 9 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Model Y | 65% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Model X | 56% |
| Space | Model X | 19% |
| Towing | Model X | 30% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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