Compare the Tesla Model Y vs BMW iX3
AI generated from our expert reviews
Fitting a child seat is easy in both cars thanks to wide-opening rear doors, though in the BMW you need to remember to lift the leather flap covering the ISOFIX points. On twisty roads, the Tesla Model Y exhibits a lack of body lean, while the BMW iX3 gives you almost zero bodyroll through corners. At motorway speeds, the iX3 is very quiet, whereas this version of the Model Y allows a substantial amount of wind noise to enter the cabin alongside tyre rumble. The iX3 is also more powerful and can tow more than the Model Y, but the Tesla gives you more room with the back seats folded.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 2,118 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,797 mm x 1,982 mm x 1,624 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,782 mm x 1,895 mm x 1,635 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 63 kWh | Battery size 86.9 kWh Best |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name RWD Auto | Engine name 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 299 BHP | Engine size Electric • 324 BHP |
| Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.2 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 63 kWh | Battery size 86.9 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) — | Boot (seats up) 520 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 2,118 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres |
| Length 4,797 mm | Length 4,782 mm |
| Width 1,982 mm | Width 1,895 mm |
| Height 1,624 mm | Height 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.89 m | Wheelbase 2.9 m |
| Turning circle 12.13 m | Turning circle 12.1 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.