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Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Tesla Model 3?

Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
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Tesla Model 3

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly 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:

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

Tesla Model 3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,457 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model 3 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 91 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 2 offers very slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers a bit more torque with 740 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model 3 is moderately lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more boot space – 594 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries clearly more – 421 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
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Trex
13 May 2026, 14:34:19

Excellent traction, relatively low energy consumption, driver-assist systems that are in a class of their own. On top of that, a very responsive steering system.

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18 Nov 2025, 08:47:05

I wanted to give 0 stars but you can't — unfortunately, it sucks.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
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
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
412 - 421 kg
Payload
302 - 333 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
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Tesla
Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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