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Polestar 3 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or Hongqi E-HS9?

Polestar 3 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • very slightly more power
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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 3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,205 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 17.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 191 km more than the Hongqi E-HS9.

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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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers very slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers markedly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 3 is only slightly lighter – 2,575 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers substantially more boot space – 484 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 484 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries marginally more – 496 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 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.

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 3
Hongqi E-HS9

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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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Hongqi E-HS9

The Hongqi E-HS9 arrives like a modern state limousine rewired into an electric SUV, all imposing chrome, tall presence and an interior that aims to cocoon occupants in luxury. It's serenely quiet and packed with tech, offering a compelling, slightly quirky alternative to established European luxury SUVs for buyers who want drama as much as comfort.

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Polestar 3
Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,900 mm
Length
-
Width
1,935 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
285 - 496 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Hongqi
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