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Renault Express vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 67,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Polestar 3?

Renault Express vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Polestar 3

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,503 £.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 578 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers substantially more torque with 870 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm more.

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: Polestar 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is substantially lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 1,019 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries only slightly more – 700 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 is decisively ahead 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
Renault Express
Polestar 3

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Renault Express
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
605 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
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Polestar
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