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Polestar 3 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or VW Golf?

Polestar 3 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Polestar 3

  • markedly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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.

VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,167 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 563 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 Polestar 3 offers markedly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is visibly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Polestar 3 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers significantly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 490 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, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 1,268 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers visibly more boot space – 484 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 3 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,411 L, about 174 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 is clearly superior 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.

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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
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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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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,900 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
285 - 496 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Polestar
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 3 have?

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

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