Compare the2022 Jaguar I-PaceVS 2021 Tesla Model Y

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics

Safety

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To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the I-Pace. But it costs extra on the Model Y.

The I-Pace offers an optional 360° Surround Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Model Y only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the I-Pace’s standard rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The Model Y doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.

The I-Pace’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Model Y doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

The I-Pace has standard InControl, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Model Y doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the I-Pace and the Model Y have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rearview cameras.

Warranty

The I-Pace comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Model Y’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

The I-Pace’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and unlimited miles longer than the Model Y’s (6/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the I-Pace for 5 years and 60,000 miles. Jaguar will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Tesla doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Model Y.

There are over 37 percent more Jaguar dealers than there are Tesla dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the I-Pace’s warranty.

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the I-Pace’s reliability 20 points higher than the Model Y.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are better in initial quality than Tesla vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jaguar 19th in initial quality. With 66 more problems per 100 vehicles, Tesla is ranked 31st.

Engine

The I-Pace’s electric motors produce 123 more horsepower (394 vs. 271) and 202 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 310) than the Model Y’s standard electric motor. The I-Pace’s electric motors produce 10 more horsepower (394 vs. 384) and 137 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 375) than the Model Y Long Range’s standard electric motors. The I-Pace’s electric motors produce 25 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 487) than the Model Y Performance’s standard electric motors.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Jaguar I-Pace is faster than the Model Y Long Range electric motors:

	I-Pace	Model Y
Zero to 30 MPH	2 sec	2.3 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	4.3 sec	4.7 sec
Quarter Mile	13 sec	13.1 sec

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the I-Pace’s standard front brake rotors are larger than those on the Model Y:

	I-Pace	Model Y
Front Rotors	13.78 inches	12.6 inches

The I-Pace stops much shorter than the Model Y:

	I-Pace	Model Y
70 to 0 MPH	160 feet	161 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	103 feet	118 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the I-Pace has larger standard tires than the Model Y (245/50R20 vs. 235/45R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the I-Pace has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Model Y. The I-Pace’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the Model Y Performance.

The I-Pace offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Model Y; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

Suspension and Handling

The front and rear suspension of the I-Pace uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Model Y, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The I-Pace offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Model Y’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The I-Pace has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The I-Pace’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Model Y doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the I-Pace’s wheelbase is 3.9 inches longer than on the Model Y (117.7 inches vs. 113.8 inches).

The I-Pace HSE handles at .90 G’s, while the Model Y Long Range pulls only .88 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The I-Pace HSE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Model Y Long Range (24.8 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 25.2 seconds @ .75 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the I-Pace has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Model Y (7.8 vs. 6.6 inches), allowing the I-Pace to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Passenger Space

The I-Pace has 1.2 inches more front shoulder room and .6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Model Y.

Cargo Capacity

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the I-Pace’s available liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Model Y doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Towing

The I-Pace’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Model Y’s (1653 vs. 0 pounds).

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Model Y, the I-Pace has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The I-Pace has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Model Y doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the I-Pace to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Model Y doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

Consumer Reports rated the I-Pace’s headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the Model Y’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The I-Pace has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Model Y doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The I-Pace’s standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. The Model Y doesn’t even offer side window demisters, so the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

The I-Pace’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Model Y’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the I-Pace keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Model Y doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the I-Pace’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The Model Y doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Jaguar I-Pace offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Model Y doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

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