Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | |
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| Trim | Premium RWD | Premium RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 42,490 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 44,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | 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 |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4019.03 lb 1823 kg | 4190.99 lb 1901 kg |
| GVWR | 4971.42 lb 2255 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | DU Cat 2 3D7 | 4D3 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | 330 V |
| Power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5400 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | 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 |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km EPA, CMB: 363.0 mi / 584.2 km | EPA, CMB: 357.0 mi / 574.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 140 MPGe EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 137 MPGe EPA, HWY: 123 MPGe EPA, HWY: 128 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 134 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 125 MPGe EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | 2.4 |
| 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 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 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) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | 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 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | 78.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | NCR21700A | NCR21700A |
| Type | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 4416 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 345 V |
| Energy density | 150 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37 | Warranty - 8 years or 120 000 mi (193 121 km) Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 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 | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD |