Comparison:Polestar 3 2023 (new) Vs. Volvo EX90 2023 (new)

Dimensions

The Volvo EX90 is slightly longer than the Polestar 3, at 5037mm versus 4900mm. However, they both share the exact same wheelbase of 2985mm. In terms of width, the Polestar 3 is slightly wider than the Volvo EX90, at 1968mm compared to 1964mm. With mirrors included, the Polestar 3 measures 2120mm and the Volvo EX90 is 2113mm wide. The Volvo EX90 is also noticeably taller: 1744mm compared to the 1614mm of the Polestar 3. With a ground clearance of 212mm, the Volvo EX90 sits slightly higher off the ground than the Polestar 3, which has a clearance of 201mm. When it comes to turning circle, both models have an identical value of 11.80m. In conclusion, the Volvo EX90 is marginally larger than the Polestar 3 in terms of length, height, and ground clearance, while the Polestar 3 has a slightly wider body and mirror width.

Boot/interior

The Polestar 3 offers more initial boot space with 484l compared to the Volvo EX90's 310l. However, when rear seats are folded, the Volvo EX90 boasts an impressive 1915l of boot space from bottom to roof, far outpacing the Polestar 3's 1411l of room. In the case of boot space with rear seats folded from bottom to windows, the Volvo EX90 still excels with 655l while the Polestar 3 offers 0l. The Volvo EX90 has the capacity for additional seating and can accommodate up to 7 people, while the Polestar 3 comfortably seats 5. Both vehicles have 5 doors, and Isofix is standard for both models. In summary, the Volvo EX90 offers more flexibility in terms of boot space and seating capacity.

Engines/drivetrain

Both the Polestar 3 and the Volvo EX90 have single gear transmissions. The top speed of the Polestar 3, ranging from 210km/h with the Long Range Dual Motor to 180km/h with its Performance Package counterpart, exceeds that of the Volvo EX90, which reaches a maximum of 180km/h with its Twin Motor Ultra AWD and Twin Performance Ultra AWD configurations. In terms of power, the Polestar 3 engines achieve a minimum of 360kW and a maximum of 380kW, while the Volvo EX90 engines range between 300kW and 380kW. When comparing torque, the Polestar 3 offers a minimum and maximum of 840Nm and 910Nm respectively, while the Volvo EX90's torque ranges from 770Nm to 910Nm. The Polestar 3 achieves 0-100km/h acceleration in just 4.7 seconds with its Long Range Dual Motor Performance Package, while the Long Range Dual Motor version takes 5.0 seconds. The Volvo EX90 reaches the same benchmark in 4.9 seconds with the Twin Performance Ultra AWD and 5.9 seconds with the Twin Motor Ultra AWD. Overall, the Polestar 3 offers more impressive performance with higher top speed and faster acceleration.

Consumption/ecology

Both the Polestar 3 and the Volvo EX90 have identical tyre sizes of 265/45R21. As both vehicles are electric, no information on fuel consumption or emissions is available.

Weight/towing

Considering empty weight, the Volvo EX90 is heavier than the Polestar 3, weighing 2818kg compared to the 2584kg of the Polestar 3. Both vehicles have the same capabilities for towing braked trailers and trailers without brakes – 2200kg and 750kg respectively. Both models have a maximum roof load of 100kg and a maximum towbar load of 100kg. The Volvo EX90 has a higher permissible total weight of 3380kg. In conclusion, the Volvo EX90 is a heavier vehicle with higher total permissible weight, while both vehicles share similar weight and towing capabilities.

Offroad

There is no available offroad data for the Polestar 3. However, the Volvo EX90 has a ramp angle of 18.20°, a departure angle of 21.00°, and an approach angle of 19.30°. Additionally, the ability to ford through water is rated at 450.00m for the Volvo EX90. In terms of offroading capabilities, the Volvo EX90 offers more information and better specifications.

EV

The Volvo EX90 boasts a slightly larger range (WLTP) in comparison to the Polestar 3, ranging between 580km and 585km, while the Polestar 3 has a range of 560km to 610km. Both models share identical battery capacities of 111kWh total and 107kWh usable. The AC charging capabilities of both vehicles support single-phase and three-phase charging, and the charging speed ranges from 2.3kW to 11kW for AC and 50kW to 250kW for DC. Both the Polestar 3 and the Volvo EX90 feature a Type 2 charging port, Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt battery type, CCS fast charging capabilities, and a charging port located at the rear on the driver's side. In the realm of electric features, the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 offer similar specifications, with the only notable difference being the slightly longer range of the Volvo EX90.