Subaru Solterra vs. Tesla Model Y
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Solterra and Tesla Model Y 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 Subaru Solterra and the Tesla Model Y.
When we compare the Subaru Solterra's and the Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Solterra has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Solterra's and the Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Solterra is a better car than the Tesla Model Y.
Pricing: A used 2025 Subaru Solterra ranges from $27,864 to $46,950 while a used 2026 Tesla Model Y is priced between $42,990 to $57,950.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru Solterra loses 55.1 percent of its value and the Tesla Model Y loses 60.8 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Solterra retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model Y.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Solterra’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the Tesla Model Y base engine makes 295 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Subaru Solterra and the Tesla Model Y have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$36,889 - $47,885
Starting MSRP:
$38,495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$33,600 - $46,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$54,633
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,990 - $64,380
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,025
Price Range:
$27,864 - $46,950
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$34,134 - $55,168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,191
Price Range:
$42,990 - $57,950
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$49,191
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$49,191 - $49,191
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$21,413
Depreciation %:
55.6%
Resale Value $:
$17,082
Residual Value %:
44.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
59.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
47% - 65.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$27,705
Depreciation %:
61.6%
Resale Value $:
$17,285
Residual Value %:
38.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
61.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
61.6% - 70%
Subaru Solterra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Solterra
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model Y
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Subaru Solterra Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 59Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
35 out of / 65Ranking
35 out of / 65Ranking
53 out of / 65Ranking
55 out of / 65Ranking
59 out of / 65Tesla Model Y Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 59Ranking
33 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Subaru Solterra Trim Levels
Limited, Premium, Touring, Touring Onyx Edition
Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Launch Series, Long Range, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp
Torque:
249 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp
Torque:
309 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
114 / 94 / 104
Range (city/hwy):
227 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
72.8 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
11 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
357 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
81 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
23.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
33.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4365 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4184 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
188.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Galactic Black
Gray
Smoked Carbon
Red
Elemental Red Pearl
White
Cosmic White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
