Tesla Design 3 vs. Design Y? Which One Should You Purchase?

Tesla Model Y Full Introduction

Model 3 or Design Y, which one should you purchase? First, if Track mode is an essential for you, the Model 3 Performance is your only option. Tesla’s representative told us there is no plan to present Track mode for Design Y Performance. So there, if you desire Track mode, stop checking out and go order a Design 3 Performance. According to Elon Musk, you might purchase it online in 90 seconds (if you went actually quick). Now, for those who are not into Track mode, this author had an opportunity to experience both models side by side and drive both to explain some differences to assist you decide.Exterior “Change a

Design 3 into a Choro-Q (aka Penny Racers) in real size.” That was my first impression when I saw a Model Y in person. It appears like a chubbier Design 3, that makes it a little cute to my eyes. The 2 Teslas share a really comparable look. Particularly taking a look at both head-on, you really need to see which one is taller to tell that one is the Model Y. Looking from the side and back, you can start to understand, “Ahh … it’s a crossover.” The Design Y has taller doors, a rear hatch, and has an overall egg shape, comparable to another larger Tesla, the Design X. The Design 3 certainly has a common sedan profile and likewise distinguishes itself significantly with chrome trim on the door handles, front fender side electronic camera, and surrounding the greenhouse. These are all black on the Design Y with extra black wheel arches. Following its darker trim theme, the Model Y likewise comes requirement with darker (way darker) rear windows and rear windshield than those on Model 3. A reason is that the Design Y does not have any shade or cover for the trunk area, so the tint supplies some cargo privacy. The Model 3 has a rear deck, so the trunk location is not visible from the exterior. Dimension smart, the Model Y is 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches larger, and a minimum of 6.5 inches taller; it also has 1.1 inches more ground clearance.

See all 33 photos Interior Tesla says Design 3 and Model Y shares about 70 percent of parts. I would say that about the interior decoration, too. They both share the same minimalist interior layout. There is a long piece of wood trim across the front dash(a white trim for the optional black and white interior). Much like the Model 3, the Design Y does not have a speedo in front of the steering wheel. Every bit of driving details is incorporated into the horizontally installed 15.0-inch center touchscreen. Below the screen is the center console with storage in the precise same design in both, four USB ports(two for front and two for back )and docking for two phones. The Design Y comes requirement with a cordless charging pad in the phone docking area (which also occupies among the front USB ports). The exact same can be had on the Design 3, but it does not come basic nor as an order option. It is only available as an accessory from the Tesla Look for $125. Speaking of USB ports, the Design Y is the very first Tesla that makes the switch to a USB-C port. There is one USB-C and one USB-A for the front and 2 USB-C ports for the back. Presently the Design 3 comes with just USB-A ports, but it might ultimately adjust to the brand-new port, as has actually currently happened to Design threes built in China. With the switch to USB-C, the charging power also enhances from 10 watts to about 26W. Now the rear travelers can keep playing Animal Crossing on their Nintendo Change without stressing over lacking power.When the Design 3 morphed into an Choro-Q SUV, it acquired greater seating position and more interior space. The 12-way power adjustable front heated seats on the Design Y are the very same as the Design 3. Nevertheless, they are on seat risers to allow a higher seating position, which most SUV purchasers want. The 2nd row consists of three separately folding seats, which give it more energy, fitting the U of SUV. The Design 3 has a 60/40 plan without a trunk pass-through. In terms of roominess, the Design 3 and Design Y both are about the very same in the front. The second row is where you see an obvious difference. The Model Y has 1.7 inches more headroom and a large 5.3 inches of legroom compared to the Design 3. See all 33 pictures Cargo According to owner’s handbooks from both EVs, the Model 3 has 15 cubic feet of trunk area, while the Design Y can

swallow 68 cubes

of total cargo area. Tesla hasn’t announced freight volume behind the front seats of the Model Y(it’s likely more than 15 cubic feet)and there’s no official ranking for max volume in a sedan with the seats folded, so to find out what that number might be, I drove a Model Y to the warehouse of a buddy who owns a Design 3 to help him move some cargo. Usually, with its rear seats folded down, the Design 3 can hold 24 27x11x6-inch boxes. The volume of each box has to do with 1 cubic foot. We invested about 15 minutes fitting as numerous boxes as possible into the Design Y with rear seats folded down, and a couple minutes to make sure the hatch might close properly. The very darkly tinted rear windshield was rather challenging to see through and made it a little tough to judge where the box preventing the hatch from closing was. Ultimately, we were able to put in 29 boxes. Proven! The Design Y can hold more stuff than the Design 3. However, the Model 3 with rear seats has practically comparable cargo capability, not as bad as those numbers from the owner’s manuals suggest. That being said, thanks to the taller doors, greater height, and hatchback layout, packing stuff into the Model Y is a simpler job than doing the same to the Design 3.(Note, we did not put any boxes into the surprise trunk compartment in either vehicle. We scheduled the area for individual products. We did observe the Design Y’s frunk was much deeper than the Model 3’s. )Motel 3 vs. Motel Y Tesla’s Supercharger network and Autopilot make Tesla a rather ideal EV to take on road trip and outdoor camping. Sleeping/camping in a Tesla has actually ended up being a small cult amongst Tesla owners. There is a company that makes bed mattress package particularly to fit in Teslas. Per owner needs

, Tesla has actually also implemented a Camp mode to allow the automobile to keep A/C, interior lighting, home entertainment system, and USB port power while the in Park. This cheap-ass author has actually likewise invested some nights in a Motel 3. When oversleeping the back (with rear seats down )in a sleeping bag, I place myself diagonally in order to fully stretch my legs. I have to do with 5-foot-8. It is an entirely various world in the Design Y. Not only there is space to totally rest however also enough extra space to cuddle with another person. Without the rear deck like in the Motel 3, it is also a lot simpler to move around in there. It’s also worth discussing that while both the Model 3 and the Design Y have a glass roofing, the one in the Design Y is a one-piece glass without any mid-section bar, which permits a rather spectacular complete sky view. From room to see, the Model Y seems to be a star greater than the Design 3.< img src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3e%3cpath clip-rule ='evenodd' d='m 8 2h12c1.1 0 2.9 2 2v12c0 1.1 -.9 2-2 2h-12c-1.1 0-2 -.9 -2 -2 v-12c0-1.1.9 -2 2-2zm12 14v-12h-12v12zm-8.5 -4.33 1.69 2.26 2.48-3.1 3.33 4.17h-10zm-9.5 8.33v-14h2v14h14v2h-14c-1.1 0-2 -.9 -2 -2 z' fill=' %23fff 'fill-rule='evenodd'/%3e %3c/svg %3e”alt=”filter

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“24 “height= “24”/ > See all 33 photos Driving In regards to driving efficiency, the Model 3 and Design Y drive really comparable. The additional 344 pounds from the chubbier Design Y is just noticeable pressing on curved roadways. But even then, the most obvious difference comes from the higher SUV seating position where the chauffeur can feel the lean and swing slightly more. It seems Tesla had the intent to tune the Design Y to drive as nimble as the Model 3, like a sedan rather of an SUV. The two automobiles’ acceleration also share a close similarity. And considered that they share the exact same powertrain, you get the exact same instant Tesla experience in everyday driving.Which One Should You

Buy?Back to the initial concern, which one should you buy? Unless you hate a higher seating position or can not have a taller lorry or are on a tight spending plan, go with the Design Y. It uses practically whatever the Model 3 can provide in addition to more usable space and energy. Not to discuss you can lie down in the back to snuggle with the person you like while seeing the sky through the seamless breathtaking glass roofing system. Oh, and do not forget to trigger Love mode. (It is the fireplace logo design in the Easer egg tray. )Looks excellent! More details?< img src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3e%3cpath clip-rule='evenodd' d='m 8 2h12c1.1 0 2.9 2 2v12c0 1.1 -.9 2-2 2h-12c-1.1 0-2 -.9 -2 -2 v-12c0-1.1.9 -2 2-2zm12 14v-12h-12v12zm-8.5 -4.33 1.69 2.26 2.48-3.1 3.33 4.17h-10zm-9.5

8.33v-14h2v14h14v2h-14c-1.1 0-2 -.9 -2 -2 z’ fill=’%23fff’ fill-rule=’ evenodd’/%3e%3c/svg%3e”alt=”filter”	width=”24 “height=”24 “/ > See all 33 photos POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS 2020 Tesla Model Y Double Motor (Long Variety	AWD) 2020 Tesla Design Y Double Motor (Performance AWD w/PUP *)	2019 Tesla Design 3 Dual Motor (Performance AWD w/PUP *)
DRIVETRAIN DESIGN	Front + rear motor, AWD	Front + rear motor, AWD	Front & rear-motor, AWD
MOTOR TYPES	Front: Induction; rear: Permanent-magnet	Front: Induction; rear: Permanent-magnet	Front: Induction; back: Permanent-magnet
POWER (SAE NET)	384 hp (comb)	456 hp (comb)	456 hp (comb)
TORQUE (SAE INTERNET)	375 lb-ft (comb)	497 lb-ft (comb)	497 lb-ft (comb)
WEIGHT TO POWER	11.4 lb/hp	9.7 lb/hp	9.0 lb/hp
0-60 MPH	4.8 sec (mfr est)	3.5 sec (mfr est)	3.2 sec (mfr est)
TRANSMISSION	1-speed automated	1-speed automated	1-speed automated
LAST DRIVE RATIO	9.00:1	9.00:1	9.00:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT; BACK	Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Control arms, air springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, anti-roll bar	Multilink coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO	10.3:1	10.3:1	10.3:1
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK	2.0	2.0	2.0
BRAKES, F; R	14.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS	14.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS	14.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS
WHEELS, F; R	9.5 x 20-in; 9.5 x 20 cast aluminum	9.5 x 21-in; 10.5 x 21-in cast aluminum	8.5 x 20-in flow-formed aluminum
TIRES, F; R	255/40R20 101Y; 255/40R20 101Y M+S Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 5	255/35R21 98W; 275/35R21 103W Pirelli P Absolutely No Elect	235/35R20 92Y Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (TO)
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE	113.8 in	113.8 in	113.2 in
TRACK, F/R	64.4/ 64.4 in	64.8/ 65.2 in	62.2/ 62.2 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	187.0 x 75.6 x 63.9 in	187.0 x 75.6 x 63.3 in	184.8 x 72.8 x 56.8 in
TURNING CIRCLE	39.8 ft	39.8 ft	38.1 feet
CURB WEIGHT	4,367 lb	4,419 pound	4,067 lb
WEIGHT DIST, F/R	50/50%	50/50%	51/49%
SEATING CAPACITY	5	5	5
HEADROOM, F/R	41.0/ 39.4 in	41.0/ 39.4 in	40.3/ 37.7 in
LEGROOM, F/R	41.8/ 40.5 in	41.8/ 40.5 in	42.7/ 35.2 in
SHOULDER SPACE, F/R	56.4/ 54.0 in	56.4/ 54.0 in	56.3/ 54.0 in
CARGO VOLUME BEH F/R	68.0/ NA cu feet	68.0/ NA cu feet	NA/14.6 cu feet
CONSUMER INFO
BASE COST	$54,990	$62,190	$56,190
RATE AS TESTED	$57,190	$70,190	$63,190
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL	Yes/Yes	Yes/Yes	Yes/Yes
AIRBAGS	8: Double front, front side, f/r drape, front knee	8: Double front, front side, f/r curtain, front knee	8: Double front, front side, f/r drape, front knee
BASIC WARRANTY	4 yrs/50,000 miles	4 yrs/50,000 miles	4 yrs/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN GUARANTEE	8 yrs/120,000 miles (consists of batteries)	8 yrs/120,000 miles (consists of batteries)	8 years/100,000 miles (120,000 miles with Long Range Battery)
ROADSIDE SUPPORT	4 yrs/50,000 miles	4 yrs/50,000 miles	4 yrs/50,000 miles
BATTERY CAPACITY	75 kW-hrs	75 kW-hrs	75 kW-hrs
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON	127/114/121 mpg-e	129/112/121 mpg-e *	118/107/113 MPGe mpg
ENERGY CONS, COMB	28 kW-hrs/100 miles	28 kW-hrs/100 miles	29 kW-hrs/100 miles
CHARGING RATE, LEVEL 2/LEVEL 3	11.5 kW/250 kW	11.5 kW/250 kW	11.5 kW/250 kW
EPA EST VARIETY	316 miles	280 miles	299 miles
RECOMMENDED FUEL	120, 240 & 400-volt electrical power	120, 240 & 400-volt electrical energy	120, 240 & 400-volt electrical energy

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* The Efficiency Upgrade Bundle is a no-cost option that decreases the suspension, adds 21-inch wheels and summertime tires, and efficiency brakes and increases top speed to 155 mph (note: Tesla acknowledges that the PUPPY lowers variety from 315 to 280 however does not provide revised EPA numbers for this plan).