2021 Tesla Model X vs. 2022 Tesla Model X
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model X and 2022 Tesla Model X contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Tesla Model X and the 2022 Tesla Model X.
When we compare the 2021 Tesla Model X's and the 2022 Tesla Model X's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Tesla Model X has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Tesla Model X has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2021 Tesla Model X and 2022 Tesla Model X have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model X's and the 2022 Tesla Model X's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Tesla Model X is a better car than the 2021 Tesla Model X.
Pricing: A used 2021 Tesla Model X ranges from $47,996 to $73,905 while a used 2022 Tesla Model X is priced between $67,004 to $89,854.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Tesla Model X and the 2022 Tesla Model X both lose 55.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Tesla Model X is 8.4 out of 10. Tesla Model X is ranked 1 out of 44 Best Electric SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 27 Best Luxury Electric SUVs, the Tesla Model X is ranked 1 and the Tesla Model X is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Tesla Model X is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Tesla Model X’s base engine makes 518 horsepower, and the 2022 Tesla Model X base engine makes 670 horsepower. The Model X is rated to deliver an average of 109 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 351 miles. The Model X is rated to deliver an average of 107 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 332 miles. This gives the 2021 Tesla Model X the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Tesla Model X. Both models use electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the 2021 Tesla Model X has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The 2022 Tesla Model X has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model X has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$79,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$74,545
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$69,100 - $79,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$120,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$82,565
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$49,900 - $120,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,295
Price Range:
$47,996 - $73,905
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$49,481
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$38,667 - $60,295
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,792
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$77,681
Price Range:
$67,004 - $89,854
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$56,271
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$39,213 - $77,681
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
120
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25,687
# Good or Great Deals:
67
Tesla Model X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Tesla Model X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Tesla Model X
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Tesla Model X
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
643.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
327.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
10.5 - 643.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
743.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
6.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
4.8 - 743.3
Tesla Model X Rankings
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37 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2021 Tesla Model X Trim Levels
Long Range, Long Range Plus, Performance, Plaid
2022 Tesla Model X Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
518 hp
Torque:
487 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.094 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4960 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.129 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4960 lbs
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
109 / 101 / 105
Range (city/hwy):
351 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
107 / 97 / 102
Range (city/hwy):
332 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
81.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
113.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Cargo Space:
43.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
91.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5534 lbs
Width:
89.4 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
198.3 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5185 lbs
Width:
89.4 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
199.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
White
Black and White
