Model Y vs 3 Comparision

[tuoncan]

Here is a quick Excel spreadsheet on the 2 models when comparing with each other:

Notice the price increases from AWD to performance is cheaper on the Model Y. This implies that Tesla can lower the model 3 performance down a little more.

I think the Model 3 is still the best bang for the bucks if you don't need a bigger car in term of range and speed.
The extra cost is probably to cover the materials to build the bigger car so it's understandable.

 

[myster2]

imho, the Model Y is a better value for your money. Best value of all the Teslas as far as I can tell.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

I hate the Coupesque SUV design.

Not buying the Y, I hope they dont screw the truck up too.

 

[Super_Popular]

They should have made the Y a mini me of the X not a slightly bigger 3.

 

[TT97]

They should have made the Y a mini me of the X not a slightly bigger 3.

I think the reason for that is Tesla wants to make money as a company. They want to base the car on one they can produce at a profit, not one that was "the most difficult car in the world to build" and "not sure anyone should have made this car."

 

[timk225]

I think Elon should have kept the Y prices a secret or even made them higher, we've all seen the hassle of trying to get a 3 built cheaply enough to meet the $35,000 promise.

 

[EV-lutioin]

I hate the Coupesque SUV design.

Not buying the Y, I hope they dont screw the truck up too.

No screw up, it's a beautiful car at an amazing price. It will be their best selling vehicle.

 

[MXWing]

The 3 is a better deal with access to 3750 tax credit.

My theory once production is in that the Y is the “new” 3.

3 gets cheaper and more stripped down to compete in another vehicle class.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Its a 3 with a hatchback, that is not an SUV and it laughable that they would even try to say it is. I would have been excited if it had just been a sport wagon or a Shooting Brake and yes, it well sell well and the regular Model 3 sales will tank.

No screw up, it's a beautiful car at an amazing price. It will be their best selling vehicle.

You said it right, its a car - not an SUV... and it will be their best selling car. In no way is this a mid-size SUV. No towing, No roof rack, no go for my lifestyle. I hope they do better with the truck.

 

[ChrisH]

Its a 3 with a hatchback, that is not an SUV and it laughable that they would even try to say it is. I would have been excited if it had just been a sport wagon or a Shooting Brake and yes, it well sell well and the regular Model 3 sales will tank.

You said it right, its a car - not an SUV... and it will be their best selling car. In no way is this a mid-size SUV. No towing, No roof rack, no go for my lifestyle. I hope they do better with the truck.

This has more cargo room than a Mitsubishi Outlander. That’s clearly an SUV. What makes an SUV an SUV?

 

[Webeevdrivers]

I agree with the towing thing though. It would be handy for us....although we still prefer the 3.

 

[EV-lutioin]

Its a 3 with a hatchback, that is not an SUV and it laughable that they would even try to say it is. I would have been excited if it had just been a sport wagon or a Shooting Brake and yes, it well sell well and the regular Model 3 sales will tank.

You said it right, its a car - not an SUV... and it will be their best selling car. In no way is this a mid-size SUV. No towing, No roof rack, no go for my lifestyle. I hope they do better with the truck.

It is in the same category as a Rav4, Rouge, Forester, CRV, CX-5 etc., which some people call a SUV (see wiki link below) some call an CUV and others call a crossover. It has similar cargo space as most SUV/CUVs (more than a CX-5 and less than a Rav4). Regardless, it is exactly what they said it would be and it is exactly what it needs to be to make Tesla competitive in this segment.

Sport utility vehicle - Wikipedia

 

[MXWing]

We already settled iPace vs the X here.

Starting and also ending the iPace "comparison".

Y discuss this comparison here? There’s no question of Y it’s a stupid obvious conclusion on the better car for your money.

 

[ChrisH]

It is in the same category as a Rav4, Rouge, Forester, CRV, CX-5 etc., which some people call a SUV (see wiki link below) some call an CUV and others call a crossover. It has similar cargo space as most SUV/CUVs (more than a CX-5 and less than a Rav4). Regardless, it is exactly what they said it would be and it is exactly what it needs to be to make Tesla competitive in this segment.

Sport utility vehicle - Wikipedia

It has 10 cu ft less cargo than the CRV and 5 less than the fav 4 as well as a much smaller hatch opening so it seems it’s a bit smaller than those SUVs

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Maybe I'm being pre-mature in my assessment, once I can see one in person it might make sense, but right now my S still seems to be a better option.

 

[ChrisH]

Maybe I'm being pre-mature in my assessment, once I can see one in person it might make sense, but right now my S still seems to be a better option.

If you want a huge car that’s $100k sure . Since you already have it that kind of makes sense. For non owners, it should be the Y most likely.

 

[printf42]

A bit of size comparison I just did:

This was based on the stock photo taken from the ordering pages, they might be from slightly different perspective, so comparison might be off a little bit in the rear, also if the pictures are of the same scale, they suggest Model Y has a slightly longer wheelbase, but it could be not true at all.
So, just FYI,

 

[kwellmey]

Has anybody run across the overall length of the Model Y?

I have the Model 3 at 184.8 inches...wondering if Model Y is longer and by how much.

 

[MXWing]

A bit of size comparison I just did:
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This was based on the stock photo taken from the ordering pages, they might be from slightly different perspective, so comparison might be off a little bit in the rear, also if the pictures are of the same scale, they suggest Model Y has a slightly longer wheelbase, but it could be not true at all.
So, just FYI,

I admire this. <3

Do we know if it is to scale on the Tesla site?

 

[GenSao]

Here is a quick Excel spreadsheet on the 2 models when comparing with each other:

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Notice the price increases from AWD to performance is cheaper on the Model Y. This implies that Tesla can lower the model 3 performance down a little more.

I think the Model 3 is still the best bang for the bucks if you don't need a bigger car in term of range and speed.
The extra cost is probably to cover the materials to build the bigger car so it's understandable.

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Agreed.

I am working on a detailed comparison of Tesla' S,3,X,Y lineup . The link permits comments. As a working document, feel free to make comments/corrections.