That includes basic Autopilot, that comes with basic autonomous steering, acceleration and braking, lane assist, collision warnings and blind-spot alarms. In terms of special features, both cars have the standard Tesla suite. Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model Y: Autopilot and other tech So if you want to maximize range and optimize recharge time, the Model 3 is the car to pick. Though all variants of the cars can now enjoy the full force of Tesla's V3 250kW Supercharging network The Model 3 recharges faster, with Tesla claiming it can regain 175 miles of range in 15 minutes, while the Model Y can only get 162 miles in the same time.

That’s the sacrifice you have to make for having room to put more stuff (and people) inside your car. That difference in range will be down to the smaller battery, as well as the Model Y’s larger design. The Tesla Model Y can offer 260 miles with the standard range model, 310 from the Long Range model and 285 miles out of the Performance model. The Long Range offers a larger battery, and comes with 341 miles of range. If you pick up a RWD Model 3, you can expect to get 272 miles out of the battery. And there’s a very obvious correlation with bigger batteries making your car last longer. Once again the range you can expect is all dependent on which model of car you purchase. Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model Y: Battery and range But for those obsessed with the highest numbers, or who want to take part in some drag racing, the Model 3 has the edge. The Model Y is only a fraction of a second slower than Model 3, and chances are you won’t even get close to that top speed on a public road. Both models have a respective 135mph and 155 mph top speed. Long Range manages 0-60 in 4.8 seconds, while the Performance manages it in 3.5 seconds. While both models have all wheel drive and beat the standard Model 3, its acceleration and top speed are lower than the equivalent Model 3. The Model Y isn’t quite as good in this respect. Long Range and Performance manage to get to 60mph in a respective 4.2 and 3.1 seconds, and each have top speeds of 145mph and 162mph. So the RWD Model 3 will go from 0-60 in 5.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 140mph. Long Range and Performance models come with all wheel drive, and that offers a little bit more oomph. All of them pack in two motors, but the cheapest model only comes with rear-wheel drive. The power you get with the Tesla Model 3 all depends on which version of the car you purchase.

While you can squeeze five people into a Model 3, the Model Y’s spacious iterior means they’re going to be a lot more comfortable on long drives. It’s two inches longer and wider than the Model 3, as a whopping seven inches taller. The Model Y comes with 36 cubic feet, on account of the noticeably larger SUV design. However, that design comes with some drawbacks, as you’ll only find 15 cubic feet of rear trunk space. It’s closer to the ground, and has a much flatter hood.

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