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Lincoln Corsair vs Tesla Model Y

2026 Lincoln Corsair vs 2026 Tesla Model Y — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Lincoln Corsair

2026 Lincoln Corsair

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS3 – 1Lincoln Corsair wins 3 of 4 categories
Tesla Model Y

2026 Tesla Model Y

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $1,500 a year less in fuel for the Tesla Model Y (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Tesla Model Y is the bigger car, about 8 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Lincoln Corsair has had fewer recall campaigns (38 vs 43).

The two cars

The 2026 Lincoln Corsair is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and part-time 4-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 181 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

The 2026 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 189 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,363 lb.

Buying used? The 2024 Corsair and the 2024 Model Y have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2021 Corsair and the 2023 Model Y.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Plug-in Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
Fuel
EV
2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Engines
EV
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

33 MPG
Best combined MPG
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34 city
City / highway MPG (best)
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EV range
357 mi
$2,050
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$550

Performance & space

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Seats (most)
5
181.1 in
Length
188.6 in
74.4 in
Width
78 in
64.2 in
Height
63.8 in
3,699 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,363 lb

Safety & reliability

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Driver-assist features standard
12
5
Recalls (2026)
8
38
Recalls, all years since 2005
43
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
423

Interest

5,124
Wikipedia views, 30 days
33,157

Buying used

2024
Best used year
2024
2021
Year to avoid
2023

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Lincoln Corsair if…

  • You want something easier to park (8 in shorter)
  • You put reliability history first (38 vs 43 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You want an EV with more range (357 miles)
  • You want more room (8 in longer)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Lincoln Corsair

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 33 MPG combined — 27% better than the average 2026 small SUV (25.9 MPG).
  • Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

2026 Tesla Model Y

  • Long EV rangeUp to 357 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

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