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Lexus RZ vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Polestar 3?

Lexus RZ vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Lexus RZ

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Polestar 3

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Lexus RZ is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,420 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.6 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 147 km more than the Lexus RZ.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers clearly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 372 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is visibly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries barely more – 540 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 sits just 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
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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 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
1,895 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
285 - 496 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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