Comparison between:
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
- 2026 Tesla Model Y L
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y L | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 S Model 3 SR | - | Model YL |
| Trim | Standard Range RWD | Standard RWD | L |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America | China |
| Price | - | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | China 339,000 (CNY, Aug 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat | Starry Sky Gray Pearl White Glacier Blue Car Star Diamond Black Flame Red Starlight Gold |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black and White | Dark Premium |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 195.9 in 4976 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 65.7 in 1668 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 119.7 in 3040 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 65.2 in 1656 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.2 in 868 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm | 6.7 in 169 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 2539.0 l 89.66 ft3 2.54 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3551.65 lb 1611 kg | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg | 4603.25 lb 2088 kg |
| Payload | 989.88 lb 449 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.216 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - | 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - | 320 V |
| Power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | - | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | - | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | - | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps |
| Total system torque | - | - | 493 Nm 50.3 kgm 363.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.90 s | - | 4.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.60 s | 5.80 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 220.0 mi / 354.0 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km | CLTC, CMB: 466.6 mi / 751.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 138 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe EPA, HWY: 124 MPGe | - | CLTC, CMB: 12.8 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.14 | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Speed-sensitive steering |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 9.03 | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | - | Second-generation suspension system Continuous Variable Damping |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/45R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | - | 79 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | - | 82 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 52.4 kWh | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | - | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | BT35 (NCR21700A) | - | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 2976 | - | 96 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 4 | - | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | - | 357 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | - | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage and 4 USB ports (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Basic audio (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manual seat adjustment (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cloth seats and base trim (S) | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4” first-row touchscreen (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Manual-adjust side-view mirrors (S) Textile decor (S) Vegan leather with textile inserts (S) | 18 x -loudspeakers and 1 subwoofer (S) 16-inch central touch screen (S) 2 x 18-inch touch screens on the rear rows (S) Front and second row electronic adjustment (S) Front and second row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second row seats with lifting armrests (S) Third row heated and electronically foldable seats (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - | - |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y L |