Model 3 vs Model Y Size: How Much Bigger Is the Model Y?

The Tesla Model Y is 3.2″8 cm longer, 2.8″7 cm wider and 7.2″18 cm taller than the Tesla Model 3 (189.0″480 cm vs 185.8″472 cm long). (Model 3 2024–present vs Model Y 2026–present)

Tesla Model 3 (2024–present)
Tesla Model Y (2026–present)

Model 3 · 185.8″472 cm56.7″144 cm Tesla Model Y (2026–present)

Model Y · 189.0″480 cm63.9″162 cmModel Y +3.2″8 cm longer

To scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.

+3.2″8 cm

longer

Length · Model Y

+7.2″18 cm

taller

Height · Model Y

+0.6″2 cm

longer

Wheelbase · Model Y

Dimensions	Model 3	Model Y	Difference
Length	185.8″472 cm	189.0″480 cm	Model Y 3.2″8 cm longer
Width	72.8″185 cm	75.6″192 cm	Model Y 2.8″7 cm wider
Height	56.7″144 cm	63.9″162 cm	Model Y 7.2″18 cm taller
Wheelbase	113.2″288 cm	113.8″289 cm	Model Y 0.6″2 cm longer
Ground clearance	5.4″14 cm	7.0″18 cm	Model Y 1.6″4 cm more
Cargo space	24.1 cu ft682 L	29.0 cu ft821 L	Model Y 4.9 cu ft139 L more

Do they fit in a garage?

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Tesla Model 3

Yes, it fits

54.0″137 cm to spare

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Tesla Model Y

Yes, it fits

44.0″112 cm to spare

Quick answers

Which is easier to park, the Model 3 or the Model Y?: The Model 3: it's 3.2″8 cm shorter and 2.8″7 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?: In a 20 ft deep garage, the Model 3 fits comfortably and the Model Y fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?: The Model Y: 29.0 cu ft821 L vs 24.1 cu ft682 L behind the rear seats.

Model 3 vs Model Y Size: How Much Bigger Is the Model Y?

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