2023 Tesla Model Y vs 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E
Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.
- Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2023 Tesla Model Y at 123 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2023 Tesla Model Y at 116 MPG.
- Top NHTSA overall safety rating (5 stars) is the 2023 Tesla Model Y.
Car 1 2023 Tesla Model Y | Car 2 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E | |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Electricity | Electricity |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 129 | 105 |
| Highway MPG | 116 | 91 |
| Combined MPG | 123 | 98 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $600 | $750 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 0g/mi | 0g/mi |
NHTSA safety ratings | ||
| Overall | 5/ 5 | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | 5/ 5 | Not rated |
| Side crash | 5/ 5 | 5/ 5 |
| Rollover | 5/ 5 | 5/ 5 |
| Stability control | Standard | Standard |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 16 | 3 |
| Complaints filed | 1066 | 111 |
| Open investigations | 12 | 2 |
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
- SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKETTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
- STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERINGTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
- + 13 more on file at NHTSA.
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.
Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.
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