The Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y are the most popular and most affordable cars from the American manufacturer. At first glance, both vehicles appear to be quite similar, which is why some people ask themselves: What is the difference between the two electric vehicles (apart from perhaps the year of release)?
Tesla Model Y: Larger and more spacious
The most obvious difference is probably the size. As a crossover SUV, the Model Y is longer, wider and higher than the Model 3 mid-size sedan. This offers more space for luggage and passengers: 971 liters of trunk space is around 50% more than the 649 liters of its "little brother".
In addition, the Model Y is designed as a seven-seater - even if this configuration is not yet available in Germany.
Model 3 ahead in fuel consumption and range
Larger dimensions usually also mean higher air resistance as well as greater weight and therefore more fuel consumption. The Model Y is no exception here, which is why with 16.9 kWh/100 km it has to give way to the Model 3 (14.4 kWh/100 km) in this area.
This also affects the range: At 602 kilometers, the Model 3 Long Range gets almost 70 kilometers further than the same variant of the Model Y (533 km).
Differences in price and equipment
Naturally, the larger Model Y is also somewhat more expensive, starting at €56,990. The Model 3 starts at just €49,990. For this, the SUV is always available with all-wheel drive, while buyers of the sedan have to make do with rear-wheel drive in the basic version.
The Model Y also comes with larger rims as standard and the option of fitting a trailer coupling.
Both models are equipped almost identically, which is why the range of practical accessoriesand helpful tipsis relatively the same. The decisive factors for a purchase decision are therefore likely to be the individual space requirements and the range.
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