2022 Tesla Model 3 vs 2022 Tesla Model Y

2022 Tesla Model 3

2022 Tesla Model Y

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$55,990
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$62,990
Model 3 RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$46,990

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model Y Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$62,990
Model Y Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$67,990

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$55,990

$62,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$933 / month

$1050 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Model 3’s combination of efficiency, range, and performance makes it a standout sport sedan. Full stop.

The 2022 Model Y offers range and performance that EV competitors can’t match, albeit at a higher price point.

TCC Likes

Awesome acceleration
Sport-sedan handling
Impressive driving range

Punchy acceleration
Spacious cabin
Quick tablet-like touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Too much road noise
Touchscreen is everything
Unimpressive materials, inconsistent assembly

“Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” taglines
Frumpy profile
Blemished build quality

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

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Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

50.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

56.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

39.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

40.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

64.4

Length, Overall (in)

184.8

187

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

63.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

113.2

113.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

75.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

19.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

76.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

39.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45WR18

P255/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45WR18

P255/45WR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4250

4555

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

19 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

19 X 9.5

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

126

117

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

358

330

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

134

127

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

131

122

Transmission

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model Y

Body Style

Sedan

AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Tesla Model 3

2022 Model 3 is made to order
Lease: From $499/month (est.)
Rebates: $750 for CA residents
Financing: From 3.74% APR

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2022 Tesla Model Y

2022 Model Y is made to order
Lease: From $739/month (est.)
Rebates: $750 for CA residents
Financing: From 3.74% APR

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