polestar polestar 1 vs tesla model 3
2021 Polestar 1 Coupe
2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD
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2021 Polestar 1 Coupe
2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD
$155,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
$38,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Make Polestar | Make Tesla |
| Model Polestar 1 | Model Model 3 |
| Model Year 2021 Polestar 1 | Model Year 2024 Tesla Model 3 |
| Year 2021 | Year 2024 |
| MSRP $155,000 | MSRP $38,990 |
| Engine 2.0L Twincharged Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid | Engine Electric |
| Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 8-Speed Automatic | Transmission Single Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 322 hp | Horsepower 271 hp |
| Torque 321 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque 310 lb-ft |
| Combined 26 MPG | Combined 132 MPGE |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 15.9 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity N/A |
| Battery Size 34 kWh | Battery Size 50 kWh |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 37.4 ft | Turning Diameter 38.4 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Double Wishbone | Front Suspension Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Standard | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Standard | Navigation System Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Standard | Adaptive Cruise Control Standard |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Optional |
| Climate Control Standard | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Standard | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Standard | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard |
| Heated Steering Wheel Standard | Heated Steering Wheel Standard |
| Keyless Start Standard | Keyless Start Standard |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Standard | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Standard |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
| Remote Engine Start Standard | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
| Seat Memory Standard | Seat Memory Standard |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Standard | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
| Telematics Standard | Telematics Standard |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Not Available | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats Standard | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Standard | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
| HD Radio Standard | HD Radio Standard |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Not Available |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Standard | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Standard |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard |
| Smart Device Integration Standard | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Standard | WiFi Hotspot Standard |
| Seating Capacity 4 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Curb Weight 5,165 lbs | Curb Weight 3,862 lbs |
| Ground Clearance 5.4 in | Ground Clearance N/A |
| Wheelbase 108 in | Wheelbase 113.2 in |
| Front Wheel Size 21" x 9.5" | Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 21" x 10.5" | Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.5" |
| Front Tire P275/30WR21 | Front Tire P235/45WR18 |
| Rear Tire P295/30WR21 | Rear Tire P235/45WR18 |
| Front Width 64.8 in | Front Width 62.4 in |
| Max Width 77.1 in | Max Width 72.8 in |
| Height 53.2 in | Height 56.7 in |
| Length 182 in | Length 185.8 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 38 in | Front Seat Headroom 40.3 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 56.3 in | Front Seat Hip Room 53 in |
| Front Seat Leg Room 42 in | Front Seat Leg Room 42.7 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 33.3 in | Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 49.7 in | Rear Seat Hip Room 52.3 in |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 20.9 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 34.5 in |
| Trunk Volume 4.3 ft³ | Trunk Volume 21 ft³ |
| Sub-Model N/A | Sub-Model Model 3 |
| City N/A | City 138 MPGE |
| Highway N/A | Highway 126 MPGE |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A | Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.7 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in |