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2017 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2020 Tesla Model Y

Here’s how 2017 Tesla Model 3 and 2020 Tesla Model Y compare in size: 2020 Tesla Model Y is longer than 2017 Tesla Model 3, providing extra length. 2020 Tesla Model Y is wider than 2017 Tesla Model 3, giving it a broader stance. 2020 Tesla Model Y is taller than 2017 Tesla Model 3, adding extra vertical space.

Length
4694 mm184.8 in
4751 mm187.0 in
Width
1849 mm72.8 in
1921 mm75.6 in
Height
1443 mm56.8 in
1624 mm63.9 in

2017 Tesla Model 3 Side View Left
4694 mm184.8 in πŸ”΄ -57 mm-2.2 in (-1.2%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Side View Left
4751 mm187.0 in 🟒 +57 mm+2.2 in (+1.2%)
2017 Tesla Model 3 Front View
1849 mm72.8 in πŸ”΄ -72 mm-2.8 in (-3.7%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Front View
1921 mm75.6 in 🟒 +72 mm+2.8 in (+3.9%)
2017 Tesla Model 3 Rear View
1443 mm56.8 in πŸ”΄ -181 mm-7.1 in (-11.1%)
2020 Tesla Model Y Rear View
1624 mm63.9 in 🟒 +181 mm+7.1 in (+12.5%)
2017 Tesla Model 3
2020 Tesla Model Y

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan, Coupe
SUV

Model Year:

2017
2020

Production:

2017-2020 Discontinued Model
2020-2025 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4694 mm184.8 in
πŸ”΄ -57 mm-2.2 in (-1.2%) - πŸ”΄ -56 mm-2.2 in (-1.2%)
4751 mm187.0 in
🟒 +56 mm+2.2 in (+1.2%) - 🟒 +57 mm+2.2 in (+1.2%)

Width:

1849 mm72.8 in
πŸ”΄ -72 mm-2.8 in (-3.7%) - πŸ”΄ -71 mm-2.8 in (-3.7%)
1921 mm75.6 in
🟒 +71 mm+2.8 in (+3.8%) - 🟒 +72 mm+2.8 in (+3.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

1933 mm76.1 in
πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-2.3%)
1978 mm77.9 in
🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+2.3%)

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2088 mm82.2 in
πŸ”΄ -41 mm-1.6 in (-1.9%)
2129 mm83.8 in
🟒 +41 mm+1.6 in (+2.0%)

Height:

1443 mm56.8 in
πŸ”΄ -181 mm-7.1 in (-11.1%)
1624 mm63.9 in
🟒 +181 mm+7.1 in (+12.5%)

Ground Clearance:

140 mm5.5 in
πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-18.6%) - πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-16.2%)
167-172 mm6.6-6.8 in
🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+19.3%) - 🟒 +32 mm+1.3 in (+22.9%)

Trunk Capacity:

425 liter15.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -429 liter-15.1 cu ft (-50.2%) - 🟒 +62 liter+2.2 cu ft (+17.1%)
363-854 liter12.8-30.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -62 liter-2.2 cu ft (-14.6%) - 🟒 +429 liter+15.1 cu ft (+100.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1926-2158 liter68.0-76.2 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1609-1856 kg3547-4092 lbs
πŸ”΄ -394 kg-869 lbs (-19.7%) - 🟒 +12 kg+26 lbs (+0.7%)
1844-2003 kg4065-4416 lbs
πŸ”΄ -12 kg-26 lbs (-0.6%) - 🟒 +394 kg+869 lbs (+24.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2060-2305 kg4542-5082 lbs
πŸ”΄ -559 kg-1232 lbs (-21.3%) - πŸ”΄ -64 kg-141 lbs (-2.7%)
2369-2619 kg5223-5774 lbs
🟒 +64 kg+141 lbs (+2.8%) - 🟒 +559 kg+1232 lbs (+27.1%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 20
21-inch rims:
  • 10.5J x 21
  • 9.5J x 21
  • 21

Tire Size:

  • 235/35 R20 (W:235 | H:35 | D:20)
  • P235/35 R20 (W:235 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • P235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)
  • P235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/35 ZR20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 255/35 R21 (W:255 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 255/35 R21 XL (W:255 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 255/40 R20 (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 255/40 R20 XL (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 255/45 R19 XL (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 275/35 R21 (W:275 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 275/35 R21 XL (W:275 | H:35 | D:21)

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