Matchup
Tesla Model Y L vs Tesla Model X
The 2027 Model Y L Premium AWD against the 2026 Model X All-Wheel Drive, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 1, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- In the trims shown, the Model Y L costs $38,000 less: $63,630 against $101,630 for the Model X, destination included. PublishedTeslaPublishedEdmunds
- The Model Y L stops from 70 mph in 170 ft, 7 ft shorter than the Model X (177 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model X is rated to tow 1,500 lb more: 5,000 lb against 3,500 lb. PublishedKBBPublishedEdmunds
- The Model Y L is rated 114 MPGe by the EPA, 9 MPGe better than the Model X (105 MPGe). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
Who each one suits
The Model Y L costs $38,000 less in these trims and seats six where this Model X seats five. It’s rated 114 MPGe against 105, stopped from 70 mph in 170 ft against 177 and has 38.0 cu ft behind the second row against 37.1. Its hood hides the first 11 ft of road against 19.
The Model X goes 352 mi on a charge against 328, gets to 60 mph in 3.6 s against 4.2 with 670 hp against 496, tows 5,000 lb against 3,500 and holds 91.6 cu ft with the seats folded against 85.6. Neither has crash-test results yet; the Model X has only its NHTSA 5-star rollover rating.
At a glance
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $63,630PublishedTesla | $101,630PublishedEdmunds |
| Powertrain | Induction front + permanent-magnet rear motor · Dual motor AWD | Permanent-magnet front and rear motors · Dual motor AWD |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.2 sTestedCar and Driver | 3.6 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 170 ft (51.8 m)TestedCar and Driver | 177 ft (53.9 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA efficiency | 114 MPGePublishedEPA | 105 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 328 mi (528 km)PublishedEPA | 352 mi (566 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 38.0 cu ft (1,076 L)PublishedTesla | 37.1 cu ft (1,051 L)PublishedTesla |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Tesla | 6Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Seats | 6PublishedTesla | 5PublishedTesla |
| Crash ratings | No safety rating yet · new for 2027 | NHTSA rollover 5★ only · no crash test yet |
Acceleration
The Model X gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner: 3.6 s against 4.2 s.
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 496 hp (370 kW)PublishedCar and Driver | 670 hp (500 kW)PublishedCar and Driver |
| Torque | 405 lb-ft (549 Nm)PublishedMotorTrend | 644 lb-ft (873 Nm)PublishedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.2 sTestedCar and Driver | 3.6 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 4.1 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 3.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 1.7 sTestedCar and Driver | 1.9 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 12.2 sTestedCar and Driver | 11.5 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Model Y L stops from 70 mph in 170 ft, 7 ft shorter than the Model X (177 ft).
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 170 ft (51.8 m)TestedCar and Driver | 177 ft (53.9 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 121 ft (36.9 m)TestedMotorTrend | no data |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 354 ft (108.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 365 ft (111.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 273 ft (83.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 280 ft (85.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 164 ft (50.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 169 ft (51.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
No meaningful gap between the Model Y L and the Model X on what we can measure here.
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | no data | 5★ · 9.3% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.39Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.38Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
The Model Y L is rated 114 MPGe by the EPA, 9 MPGe better than the Model X (105 MPGe).
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA efficiency | 114 MPGePublishedEPA | 105 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 328 mi (528 km)PublishedEPA | 352 mi (566 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $812/yrDerivedEPA | $882/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 30 kWh/100 mi (18.8 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend | 31 kWh/100 mi (19.3 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22PublishedC/D Japan | 0.24PublishedEVSpecs |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
No meaningful gap between the Model Y L and the Model X on what we can measure here.
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.85 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.87 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.85 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.27 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.26 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft (12.5 m)PublishedCarExpert | 40.3 ft (12.3 m)PublishedEdmunds |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (17 cm)PublishedTesla | 6.6 in (17 cm)PublishedTesla |
| Tires | Hankook iON evo AS SUV all-season · 255/40R20 · 275/40R20TestedCar and Driver | Continental CrossContact RX all-season · 265/45R20 · 275/45R20TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
The Model X is rated to tow 1,500 lb more: 5,000 lb against 3,500 lb.
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 6PublishedTesla | 5PublishedTesla |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Tesla | 6Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 5Simulatedfrom Tesla | 2Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Cargo behind the second row | 38.0 cu ft (1,076 L)PublishedTesla | 37.1 cu ft (1,051 L)PublishedTesla |
| Cargo, seats folded | 85.6 cu ft (2,424 L)PublishedTesla | 91.6 cu ft (2,594 L)PublishedTesla |
| Front trunk | 4.1 cu ft (116 L)PublishedTesla | 6.0 cu ft (170 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Towing | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)PublishedKBB | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)PublishedEdmunds |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +2.6 in (7 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla | +2.2 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +4.7 in (12 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla | +4.5 in (12 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +7.5 in (19 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla | +7.5 in (19 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +4.7 in (12 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla | +3.7 in (10 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla | +3.3 in (8 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | +2.1 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Tesla | +1.2 in head · −1.0 in kneeSimulatedfrom Tesla |
| Front head room, published | 41.6 in (106 cm)PublishedTesla | 41.7 in (106 cm)PublishedTesla |
| Rear head room, published | 41.9 in (106 cm)PublishedTesla | 41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedTesla |
| Rear leg room, published | 39.7 in (101 cm)PublishedTesla | 38.7 in (98 cm)PublishedTesla |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Model Y L and the Model X on what we can measure here.
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver | 68 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Model Y L’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the Model X’s hides 19 ft.
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 11 ft (3.2 m)Simulated | 19 ft (5.7 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 65%Simulated | 39%Simulated |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the Model Y L and the Model X on what we can measure here.
| Model Y L | Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,673 lb (2,120 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 5,219 lb (2,367 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Tesla Model Y L
- In the trims shown, the Model Y L costs $38,000 less: $63,630 against $101,630 for the Model X, destination included. PublishedTeslaPublishedEdmunds
- The Model Y L stops from 70 mph in 170 ft, 7 ft shorter than the Model X (177 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model Y L is rated 114 MPGe by the EPA, 9 MPGe better than the Model X (105 MPGe). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- From the driver’s seat the Model Y L’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the Model X’s hides 19 ft. Simulated
- The Model Y L seats 6; the Model X seats 5. PublishedTeslaPublishedTesla
- Drivers see 65% of the ground within 33 ft of the Model Y L’s nose and 39% in the Model X. Simulated
- A 5-ft-11 rear passenger has +4.7 in of head room in the Model Y L and +3.7 in in the Model X. Simulatedfrom TeslaSimulatedfrom Tesla
Tesla Model X
- The Model X is rated to tow 1,500 lb more: 5,000 lb against 3,500 lb. PublishedKBBPublishedEdmunds
- The Model X goes 24 mi farther on a charge by the EPA’s count: 352 mi against 328 mi. PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Model X gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner: 3.6 s against 4.2 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model X makes 174 hp more: 670 hp against 496 hp. PublishedCar and DriverPublishedCar and Driver
- Our packing test fits 6 large suitcases in the Model X and 5 in the Model Y L. Simulatedfrom TeslaSimulatedfrom Tesla
Other trims
- Model Y L Premium AWD · on this page
- Model X All-Wheel Drive · on this page
Keep comparing
Sources
- Tesla: Model Y L Premium specifications and price (US) (2026-10)
- Edmunds: 2026 Tesla Model X pricing (MSRP $99,990 + $1,390 destination) (2026-09)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2027 Tesla Model Y L Reinvents the Station Wagon (Premium AWD Launch Series) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Tesla Model X Still Wows (AWD, six seats) (2025-11)
- Kelley Blue Book: 2027 Tesla Model Y L specs (towing, curb weight) (2026-10)
- Edmunds: 2026 Tesla Model X specs and features (Tesla data) (2026-09)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2027 Tesla Model Y L (20in Wheels), id 50862 (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Tesla Model X AWD ratings (2026-02)
- Tesla: Model Y Owner’s Manual: Dimensions (Model Y L 6-seater exterior, interior and cargo) (2026-10)
- Tesla: Model X Owner’s Manual: specifications (2024 edition) (2024-06)
- MotorTrend: 2027 Tesla Model Y L First Test: Better Ride, Bigger Trade-Offs (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Tesla Model X SUV AWD (VehicleId 22074): rollover only (2026-09)
- Car and Driver Japan: Tesla Model Y L first drive (Cd 0.216) (2026-07)
- EV Specifications: 2025 Tesla Model X specifications (Tesla data) (2025-06)
- CarExpert: 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium Long Range dimensions (turning circle, tracks) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.