Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model Y

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Comparison table

21 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model Y
Model years (differs) 2023-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 41,990 € 46,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 80/100 79/100
Reliability (differs) 70/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 82/100 78/100
Practicality (differs) 70/100 85/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan SUV
Doors (differs) 4 5
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 513 533
Battery (kWh) (differs) 60 75
Power (hp) (differs) 283 378
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.1 5
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 201 217
Length (mm) (differs) 4720 4751
Width (mm) (differs) 1849 1921
Height (mm) (differs) 1441 1624
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1765 1979
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 170 250
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1000 1600
Boot (l) (differs) 594 854
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 13.2 15.7
Seats 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Tesla Model 3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Tesla battery warranty (8 yr/160.000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW/NHTSA · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the Highland price changes · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Practicality: 594 l boot + frunk + 5 seats + 1.000 kg braked towing weight; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Tesla Model Y · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Tesla battery warranty (8 yr/192,000 km LR) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW/NHTSA · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP 15.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Practicality: Luggage volume 854 l incl. frunk + towing weight 1,600 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the mid-cycle Tesla price changes · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Highland (2024)

Tesla Model 3

The Highland update (2024) brought a quieter cabin, longer-travel suspension and a revised interior. Strong on charging speed and software updates. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · Long Range AWD (2024)

Tesla Model Y

Electric mid-size SUV, technically related to the Model 3. Strong points are the charging speed (up to 250 kW) and the large luggage volume (854 l incl. underfloor bin and front boot). WLTP 533 km with the 75 kWh pack; owners report 15-25% less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg (manufacturer figure).

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