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Polestar 3 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or Porsche Cayenne?

Polestar 3 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Polestar 3

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly 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:

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.

Polestar 3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 67,600 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,543 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Porsche Cayenne. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 21 km more than the Polestar 3.

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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 Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers significantly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 870 Nm. That’s about 630 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, Porsche Cayenne is only slightly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more boot space – 781 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 297 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries only slightly more – 705 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 3 have?

The Polestar 3 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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