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Tesla Model Y I vs Tesla Model 3: size comparison

  • Length Model Y I 31 mm1 in longer
  • Width Model Y I 71 mm3 in wider
  • Height Model Y I 183 mm7 in taller

Car 1 blue, solid outline

Model Y I Tesla · 2020–present · SUV Model Y I 4,751 × 1,920 × 1,624 mm15 ft 7 in × 6 ft 4 in × 5 ft 4 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

Model 3 Tesla · 2016–present · Sedan Model 3 4,720 × 1,849 × 1,441 mm15 ft 6 in × 6 ft 1 in × 4 ft 9 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: Model Y I
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: Model 3
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,890 mmWheelbase 9 ft 6 inLength 4,751 mmLength 15 ft 7 in1,624 mm5 ft 4 inWheelbase 2,875 mmWheelbase 9 ft 5 inLength 4,720 mmLength 15 ft 6 in1,441 mm4 ft 9 in

Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

Dimensions and difference

The Model Y I is 31 mm1 in longer, 71 mm3 in wider and 183 mm7 in taller than the Model 3. Its wheelbase is 15 mm0.6 in longer.

DimensionModel Y IModel 3Difference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,751 mm15 ft 7 in15 ft 7 in4,751 mm4,720 mm15 ft 6 in15 ft 6 in4,720 mm +31 mm+1 in +0.7%
Width1,920 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,920 mm1,849 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,849 mm +71 mm+3 in +3.8%
Height1,624 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,624 mm1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm +183 mm+7 in +12.7%
Wheelbase2,890 mm9 ft 6 in9 ft 6 in2,890 mm2,875 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,875 mm +15 mm+0.6 in +0.5%
Footprint9.12 m²98.2 sq ft98.2 sq ft9.12 m²8.73 m²93.9 sq ft93.9 sq ft8.73 m² +0.39 m²+4.2 sq ft +4.5%
Kerb weightNot in our catalog yet1,765 kg3,891 lb3,891 lb1,765 kg -

Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.

Garage and parking

A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.

Model Y I

Single garage
Tight 749 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 540 mm1 ft 9 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 249 mm10 in to spare in length, 290 mm11 in each side

Model 3

Single garage
Tight 780 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 576 mm1 ft 11 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 280 mm11 in to spare in length, 326 mm1 ft 1 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Tesla Model Y I or the Tesla Model 3?

The Tesla Model Y I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Model Y I is 31 mm longer, 71 mm wider and 183 mm taller than the Model 3. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer.

Will the Tesla Model Y I and the Tesla Model 3 fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Tesla Model Y I fits, but it is tight to get out (749 mm to spare in length, 540 mm each side). The Tesla Model 3 fits, but it is tight to get out (780 mm to spare in length, 576 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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