Short answer: the Tesla Model Y (2025) is bigger — it is 7 cm3 in70 mm longer, 7 cm3 in70 mm wider and 18.4 cm7 in184 mm taller than the Tesla Model 3 (2023).
Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model Y
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
Tesla Model 3 (2023) vs Tesla Model Y (2025): the differences
- The Tesla Model 3 (2023) is 7 cm3 in70 mm shorter, 7 cm3 in70 mm narrower and 18.4 cm7 in184 mm lower than the Tesla Model Y (2025).
- Its wheelbase is 287.5 cm9 ft 5 in2,875 mm against 289 cm9 ft 6 in2,890 mm (1.5 cm0.6 in15 mm shorter).
- Its ground clearance is 13.8 cm5 in138 mm against 16.7 cm7 in167 mm (2.9 cm1 in29 mm less).
- Its width including mirrors is 208.9 cm6 ft 10 in2,089 mm against 212.9 cm7 ft 0 in2,129 mm (4 cm2 in40 mm less).
- Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (2023) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
| Tesla Model Y (2025) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: Tesla Model 3 (2023) · Tesla Model Y (2025). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.