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Lynk & Co 01 vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 67,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lynk & Co 01 or Polestar 3?

Lynk & Co 01 vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Polestar 3

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lynk & Co 01 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,900 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,776 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 572 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers visibly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 535 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lynk & Co 01 is moderately lighter – 1,935 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers very slightly more boot space – 484 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 is clearly superior 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 Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
20 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
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Curb weight
1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 kg
Payload
605 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
280 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
535 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
206 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lynk & Co
Brand
Polestar
Is the Lynk & Co 01 offered with different drivetrains?

The Lynk & Co 01 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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