Polestar 3 vs Volvo ES90 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Volvo ES90 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 61700 £, while the Polestar 3 costs 67400 £. That’s a price difference of around 5657 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Volvo ES90: with 15.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Polestar 3 with 17.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.70 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 3 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 706 km, about 6 km more than the Volvo ES90.

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 Volvo ES90 has a distinct edge – offering 680 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo ES90 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Polestar 3 performs to a small extent better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo ES90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 910 Nm compared to 870 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Volvo ES90 is barely noticeable lighter – 2410 kg compared to 2575 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Polestar 3 offers somewhat more room – 484 L compared to 424 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo ES90 performs slight better – up to 1427 L, which is about 16 L more than the Polestar 3.

When it comes to payload, Volvo ES90 barely noticeable takes the win – 500 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Our conclusion: The Volvo ES90 proves to be offers a more balanced package and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Volvo ES90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.