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Polestar 2 vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Polestar 3?

Polestar 2 vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Polestar 3

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Polestar 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,371 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.6 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 47 km more than the Polestar 2.

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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 only slightly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 3 is barely faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers slightly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 170 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, Polestar 2 is noticeably lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers somewhat more boot space – 484 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 3 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,411 L, about 316 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries somewhat more – 496 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 has only a minor advantage 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.

from £67,400
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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
Polestar 2
Polestar 3

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Polestar 2

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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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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Polestar 2
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
375 - 421 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 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
Polestar
Brand
Polestar
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