Polestar 3 vs. Volvo EX30
$67,500
$35,000
Highlights
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$67,500
|
$35,000
|
| Towing Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| 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
|
268 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
489
|
268 @ 5375
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
620
|
253 @ 116
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 9 in
|
19 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 8 in
|
19 X 8 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P285/45VR20
|
P245/45VR19
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/50VR20
|
P245/45VR19
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall |
193 in
|
167 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Front Head Room |
N/A
|
42 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
72 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
17 ft³
|
11 ft³
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
17 ft³
|
32 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
118 in
|
104 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
43 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
46 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
40 in
|
28 in
|
| Liftover Height |
31 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
24 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
65 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
N/A
|
42 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
74 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
32 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
66 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
50 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
64 in
|
61 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,298 lbs
|
3,858 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
760
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
16 in
|
13 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
13 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2025 Polestar 3 or the 2026 Volvo EX30?
The 2026 Volvo EX30 is more reliable than the 2025 Polestar 3 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 EX30 versus a reliability rating of 2.3 for the 2025 3.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Polestar 3 or the 2026 Volvo EX30?
The 2026 Volvo EX30 is cheaper than the 2025 Polestar 3 with a $35,000 starting MSRP versus a $67,500 starting MSRP.
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