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Kia EV3 vs Polestar 2 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (204 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 42000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Polestar 2?

Kia EV3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Kia EV3 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Polestar 2 costs 42000 £. That’s a price difference of around 11143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 2: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Kia EV3 with 14.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.10 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 2 performs minimal better – achieving up to 659 km, about 54 km more than the Kia EV3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 has a clearly edge – offering 476 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Polestar 2 performs to a small extent better – reaching 205 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Polestar 2 pulls clearly stronger with 740 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 457 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia EV3 is a bit lighter – 1800 kg compared to 2015 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia EV3 offers slightly more room – 460 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia EV3 performs a bit better – up to 1251 L, which is about 156 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, Kia EV3 slightly takes the win – 470 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Polestar 2 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £42,000
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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Kia EV3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The Kia EV3 arrives as a cheeky, practical electric compact that manages to feel both premium and playful, delivering crisp handling and a roomy cabin that's perfect for urban life. With smart tech, friendly styling and sensible pricing, the EV3 is the kind of car that makes switching to electric feel like a no-brainer without asking you to give anything important up.

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Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Reviews Kia EV3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Reviews Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30800 - 41700 £
Price
42000 - 57400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1800 - 1885 kg
Curb weight
2015 - 2188 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4300 - 4310 mm
Length
4606 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1560 - 1570 mm
Height
1473 - 1479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1251 L
Max trunk capacity
1095 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Polestar

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What drive types are available for the Kia EV3?

The Kia EV3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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