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$44,990
$49,990
Highlights
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$44,990
|
$49,990
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Combined MPGe |
Not available
|
111 - 121
|
| MPGe |
|
Not available
|
| Range |
272 mi.
|
303 - 326 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
8 hrs.
|
10 hrs.
|
| DC Fast charging |
25 mins.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
50 kWh
|
75 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
271 hp
|
425 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
7
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
310
|
475
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
271
|
425
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/45WR18
|
P255/45WR19
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
19 X 9.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/45WR18
|
P255/45WR19
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
19 X 9.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
40 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
113 in
|
114 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
76 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
64 in
|
| Third Head Room |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Length, Overall |
185 in
|
187 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
97 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
68 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
7 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Third Leg Room |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
20 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
350 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,648 lbs
|
4,416 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
350 lbs
|
Safety
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
14 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|