Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard 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 Standard RWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | |
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| Trim | Standard RWD | Standard RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | EUR 39,990 (DE, 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 Pearl White Multi-Coat | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 188.9 in 4797 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 | 63.8 in 1621 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 | 6.5 in 164 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 | 680.0 l 24.01 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 | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg | 4202.01 lb 1906 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
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 | - | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 331.8 mi / 534.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 13.1 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 |
| 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) Passive 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) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive 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 | 8.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 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 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | AC 11 kW DC 175 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, WI-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First row heated seats (S) Open center console (S) Second row manual-folding seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Closed glass roof (S) Power-folding side-view mirrors (S) Auto high beams (S) LED headlights (S) Textile decor and vegan leather (S) |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD |