2024 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 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 2024 Tesla Model Y at 120 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2024 Tesla Model Y at 112 MPG.
- Top NHTSA overall safety rating (5 stars) is the 2024 Tesla Model Y.
Car 1 2024 Tesla Model Y | Car 2 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E | |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Electricity | Electricity |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 128 | 103 |
| Highway MPG | 112 | 94 |
| Combined MPG | 120 | 99 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $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 | Not rated |
| Rollover | 5/ 5 | 5/ 5 |
| Stability control | Standard | Standard |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 5 | 3 |
| Complaints filed | 276 | 68 |
| Open investigations | 6 | 0 |
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
- + 2 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.
- 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.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWLFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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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