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Volvo V90 vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or Polestar 3?

Volvo V90 vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Polestar 3

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  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V90

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo V90 is marginally cheaper – starting at 62,300 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,057 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 618 km more than the Volvo V90.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 3 offers moderately more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 3 is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 910 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 201 Nm more.

V90

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V90 is visibly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers barely more boot space – 488 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo V90 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,454 L, about 43 L more than the Polestar 3.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries marginally more – 515 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 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
Volvo V90
Polestar 3

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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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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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Volvo V90
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
18 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
285 - 496 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Polestar
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