Polestar 3 vs. Rivian R1S
$67,500
$83,990
Highlights
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$67,500
|
$83,990
|
| Towing Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
7,700 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| MPGe |
|
Not available
|
| Range |
342 mi.
|
Not available
|
| Level 2 Charging |
10 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| DC Fast charging |
30 mins.
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
489 hp
|
533 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
6
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
620
|
610
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
489
|
533
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 8 in
|
22 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 9 in
|
22 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P285/45VR20
|
LT275/50HR22
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/50VR20
|
LT275/50HR22
|
Suspension
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Not available
|
Independent
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Not available
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Not available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Not available
|
Steering
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Measurements
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
N/A
|
41 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
N/A
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
61 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
40 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
37 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
59 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Third Head Room |
Not available
|
39 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
Not available
|
33 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
51 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
Not available
|
43 in
|
| Wheelbase |
118 in
|
121 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
193 in
|
201 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
82 in
|
| Height, Overall |
64 in
|
77 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
66 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
65 in
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
9 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
74 in
|
85 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
40 in
|
58 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
21 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
50 in
|
59 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
43 in
|
51 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
24 in
|
34 in
|
| Liftover Height |
31 in
|
N/A
|
| Tailgate Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
17 ft³
|
105 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
17 ft³
|
47 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
18 ft³
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
7
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
Not available
|
9,094 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
Not available
|
8,532 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
7,700 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
770 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
7,700 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,298 lbs
|
6,671 lbs
|
Safety
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
760
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2027 Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
16 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
13 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Polestar 3 or the 2027 Rivian R1S?
The 2025 Polestar 3 is cheaper than the 2027 Rivian R1S with a $67,500 starting MSRP versus a $83,990 starting MSRP.
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