March 16, 2024 10:15 pm EST Sjoerd Van Der Wal/Getty Images It may not seem like it to the untrained eye, but many differences exist between a Tesla Model X and a Model Y. The Model X debuted in 2015 and rides on Model S underpinnings. The Model S came in 2012 as Tesla's second production vehicle, a four-door electric sedan that blew the doors open for the onslaught of battery-electric cars. Advertisement Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y hit the streets in 2020 as a crossover version of the Model 3 sedan. The Model 3 arrived in 2017 and has become the best-selling electric car in automotive history, only toppled by its Model Y crossover sibling in 2022. Although the Model X and Model Y are SUV derivatives of Tesla electric sedans, the similarities end there. The Model X is a larger vehicle, measuring 199.1 inches long with a 116.7-inch wheelbase, offering a five-, six-, or seven-seat interior. On the other hand, the Model Y is 187 inches long and has a 113.8-inch wheelbase, with an interior that offers seating for five or seven passengers. Tesla Model X is roomier for people and cargo Sjoerd Van Der Wal/Getty Images Owing to its size advantage, the Tesla Model X has 43.5 cubic feet of cargo space for the five-seat variant and 21.5 cubic feet in six or seven-seat configurations. Moreover, the Model X has a front trunk or frunk with 6.5 cubic feet of storage room, and it could tow up to 5,000 pounds with the right equipment and specs. Advertisement The five-seat Tesla Model Y has 34.2 cubic feet of trunk space behind the second row, while a seven-seat Model Y musters 17 cubic feet of room. It also has a frunk or front trunk with 4.1 cubic feet of cargo space. In addition, the Model Y towing package unlocks up to 3,500 pounds of towing on dual-motor AWD variants. The Tesla Model X and Model Y may have a similar five or seven-seat cabin, but the former is a better option if you plan on ferrying more than five passengers. The Model X has 32.2 and 29.8 inches of legroom in the third row for the six and seven-seat model, while a seven-seat Model Y only has 26.5 inches of legroom in the third row. Moreover, the Tesla Model X has those awesome-looking yet somewhat problematic Falcon-wing rear doors, an aesthetic feature that looks cool but has its drawbacks. Advertisement