Polestar 5
112 kWh
884 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2025-present
Car comparison
Polestar 5 112 kWhvsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023
Performance 79 kWh
460 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2024-present
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.1 s
- Lightest1,851 kg4,081 lb
- Largest trunk594 L
- Best overall score84/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Polestar 5 112 kWh
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful884 hp659 kW
- Highest torque1,015 Nm749 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight353 hp/t263 kW/t2.8 kg/hp
- Best economy score0/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Polestar5112 kWh | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 884hp659kW | 460hp343kW |
| Torque | 1,015Nm749lb-ft | 723Nm533lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,503kg5,518lb | 1,851kg4,081lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 26.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 26.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2s | 3.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 8.8s Calculated | 8.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1s Calculated | 3.0s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 10.7s Calculated | 10.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 353hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb Calculated | 249hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton Calculated | 391Nm/t261lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Length | 5,087mm200in | 4,720mm186in |
| Width | 2,015mm79in | 1,850mm73in |
| Height | 1,419mm56in | 1,431mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 3,054mm120in | 2,875mm113in |
| Front track | 1,716mm68in | 1,584mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,684mm66in | 1,570mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 153mm6in | 128mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 365L | 594L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,128L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Polestar5112 kWh | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.1 s | 3.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.2 s | 3.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.1 s | 9.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.7 s | 10.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 218 km/h 135 mph | 217 km/h 135 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar5112 kWh | 884 hp 659 kW |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 460 hp 343 kW |
Polestar 5 112 kWh has 424 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh and Polestar 5 112 kWh: 424 hp (316 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar5112 kWh | 1,015 Nm 749 lb-ft |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 723 Nm 533 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar5112 kWh | 2,503 kg 5,518 lb |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 1,851 kg 4,081 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar5112 kWh | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 262 km/h 163 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar5112 kWh | 3.2 s |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 3.1 s |
Although Polestar 5 112 kWh has more power, Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh and Polestar 5 112 kWh: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Polestar5112 kWh | 353 hp/t 263 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 249 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar5112 kWh | 884 hp 659 kW | 3.2 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | 460 hp 343 kW | 3.1 s | 262 km/h 163 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Polestar5112 kWh | TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 884 hp 659 kW | 460 hp 343 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,015 Nm 749 lb-ft | 723 Nm 533 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.2 s | 3.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 262 km/h 163 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,503 kg 5,518 lb | 1,851 kg 4,081 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 365 L 12.9 cu ft | 594 L 21.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 353 hp/t 263 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 249 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Polestar 5 112 kWh
- Has 424 hp more
- Has 292 Nm more
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 105 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh
- Is 652 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 229 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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