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Polestar 3 vs XPeng X9 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 66,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or XPeng X9?

Polestar 3 vs XPeng X9: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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XPeng X9

  • only slightly cheaper
  • 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:

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

XPeng X9 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 66,500 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 20 kWh/100km for the XPeng X9. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers barely more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 32 km more than the XPeng X9.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the XPeng X9 takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 870 Nm compared to 640 Nm. That’s about 230 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.

Seats: XPeng X9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 3 is slightly lighter – 2,315 kg compared to 2,690 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the XPeng X9 offers clearly more boot space – 721 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries barely more – 645 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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.

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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
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XPeng X9

Costs and Consumption
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
66,500 - 74,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
535 - 615 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,690 - 2,750 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
721 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,988 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
575 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
320 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
450 - 640 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
235 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
XPeng
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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