Fiat Panda vs Tesla Model Y – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Panda has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14100 £, while the Tesla Model Y costs 38600 £. That’s a price difference of around 24428 £.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model Y has a clearly edge – offering 627 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 557 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.90 s. That’s about 10.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model Y performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 86 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y pulls significantly stronger with 493 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 401 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1055 kg compared to 1976 kg. The difference is around 921 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers decisively more room – 822 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 597 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y performs decisively better – up to 2022 L, which is about 1152 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, Tesla Model Y distinct takes the win – 472 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Our conclusion: The Tesla Model Y proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Tesla Model Y is the better all-rounder in this comparison.