Comparison

Subaru Solterra vs Tesla Model 3

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Tesla Model 3 227 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $42,490
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 35 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 3.3 vs 6.7

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $170/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
35 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 320 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model 3
82 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Subaru Solterra Tesla Model 3
Trim used AWD Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $38,495 $42,490
Range 227 mi 363 mi
Efficiency 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 69 kWh 82 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV Sedan
DC max 100 kW 208 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 35 min 36 min
Roadtrip score 55.3 79.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 65 mi 97 mi
USD per mile of range 170 $/mi 117 $/mi
Top speed 99 mph 125 mph
Cargo 16 cu ft 21 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 2,205 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 227 mi).
  • Choose Subaru Solterra if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 36 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $170/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (6.7 vs 3.3).

Subaru Solterra3.3 Tesla Model 36.7 100 kW35 min 208 kW36 min

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