Tesla Model Y vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Model Y: 19 comparisons against 12 rivals across the 2023–2026 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
12 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota RAV4level 1–1
Toyota RAV4 PrimeModel Y leads 2–0
Nissan RogueModel Y leads 1–0
Hyundai TucsonModel Y leads 2–0
Kia SportageModel Y leads 1–0
Jeep WranglerModel Y leads 1–0
Ford EscapeModel Y leads 2–0
Kia SorentoModel Y leads 1–0
Subaru ForesterModel Y leads 1–0
Toyota bZbZ leads 1–0
Toyota bZ4XbZ4X leads 2–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Model Y wins and loses
19 scored head-to-headsThe Model Y leads on fuel & range in 19 of 19; it trails on safety in 15 of 19. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Model Y scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Model Y leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 19 of 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Safety | 4 of 19 | 15 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 13 | 0 | 13 |
Common questions about the Tesla Model Y head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Tesla Model Y or the Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 77.6 to 70.1, on safety. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota RAV4 vs 2026 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Tesla Model Y or the Toyota RAV4 Prime?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 88.3 to 77.1, on fuel & range. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Tesla Model Y comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime vs 2024 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Tesla Model Y or the Nissan Rogue?
Too close to call: Tesla Model Y 70.4 vs Nissan Rogue 70.2 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.1 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Tesla Model Y is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Tesla Model Y or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 83.9 to 65.4, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model Y comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Tesla Model Y or the Kia Sportage?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 78.2 to 70, on fuel & range. The Kia Sportage is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model Y comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Kia Sportage vs 2026 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Tesla Model Y win and lose against its rivals?
The Model Y leads on fuel & range in 19 of 19; it trails on safety in 15 of 19. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.