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VW ID.7 Touring vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.7 Touring or Polestar 3?

VW ID.7 Touring vs Polestar 3: Key differences

VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Polestar 3

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.7 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW ID.7 Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,301 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is clearly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 17.6 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers barely more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 17 km more than the VW ID.7 Touring.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 3 offers visibly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 3 is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring 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 679 Nm. That’s about 231 Nm more.

ID.7 Touring

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, VW ID.7 Touring is a bit lighter – 2,191 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers somewhat more boot space – 605 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,714 L, about 303 L more than the Polestar 3.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries very slightly more – 496 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 is slightly 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 : 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
VW ID.7 Touring
Polestar 3

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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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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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VW ID.7 Touring
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
605 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,961 mm
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
459 - 465 kg
Payload
285 - 496 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Polestar
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