Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 5,72 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Model Y Long Range RWD | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 5.72 s | 0.35 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.91 s | 14.16 s | 0.25 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.20 s | 26.28 s | 0.08 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 216 km/h | 224 km/h | 8 km/h · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.84 kg/hp | 6.71 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Long Range RWD | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.30 s | 1.51 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.17 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.80 s | 4.19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 5.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.45 s | 7.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.80 s | 14.66 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.31 s | 29.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.91 s | 14.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.20 s · tight gap | 26.28 s |
| Top speed | 216 km/h | 224 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 283 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 582 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 935 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 5.72 s for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. At this point, the Model Y Long Range RWD leads by 0.35 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.28 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range RWD crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 14.16 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Model Y Long Range RWD maxes out at 216 km/h while the Model 3 Long Range RWD keeps accelerating towards 224 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.20 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD finishes in 26.20 s versus 26.28 s, with just 0.08 s to spare. The Model 3 Long Range RWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Long Range RWD is capped at 217 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD at 225 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.84 kg/hp vs 6.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.03 seconds. The 0.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 5,72 s).
Model Y Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Long Range RWD: 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range RWD: 216 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h.