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Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (62,000 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Polestar 3?

Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Polestar 3

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Range Rover Velar

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar is only slightly cheaper – starting at 62,000 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,391 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 648 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

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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 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers clearly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Range Rover Velar

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 572 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries somewhat more – 587 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 567 - 706 km
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Polestar 3

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
103 - 228 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
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Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
460 - 587 kg
Payload
285 - 496 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Polestar
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