Polestar Polestar 3 vs Porsche Cayenne Comparison

Polestar Polestar 3

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Porsche Cayenne

2025 Polestar

Polestar 3

2026 Porsche

Cayenne

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How they stack...

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Polestar 3 review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK

Based on the Porsche Cayenne S

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

70L - 90L

98 to 1125 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

3 year
warranty

MSRP

$116,753 - $154,453

$144,900 - $376,300

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CarExpert's Take

Josh Nevett

Deputy Marketplace Editor

Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Supreme cabin space
Unrivalled driving range
Cheap to run

Misses

Sluggish for an EV
Still some tech bugs to iron out
Useful features hidden in option packs

Anthony Crawford

Senior Road Tester

Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Phenomenal ride and handling
V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus

Misses

Big price premium over base variant
Some option prices seem crazy high
Get ready to spend on fuel

Colours Available

Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:

Snow (white)
Thunder (grey)
Jupiter (bronze)
Midnight (blue)
Space (black)

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Polestar 3 review

On paper, the cheapest Polestar 3 relegates 'range anxiety' to the rear-view mirror. We put the brand's bold claims to the test.

Josh Nevett

2024 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe review

The Cayenne, even in mid-range S Coupe guise, remains the clear dynamic benchmark in the segment with superior ride and handling.

Anthony Crawford

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Specs

Type
-		TURBO
Size (cc)
-		2995 - 3996
Size (L)
-		4.0L, 3.0L
Cylinders
-		8, 6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
-		24 - 32
Power
220kW - 380kW		260kW - 544kW
Power RPM
-		5250 - 6000
Torque
490Nm - 910Nm		500Nm - 950Nm
Torque RPM
-		1450 - 2100
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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