Comparison between:
- 2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
- 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line 81.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line 81.4 kWh | |
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| Model alias | Polestar 2 LRSM | - |
| Trim | Long Range Single Motor | GT-Line 81.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Snow Magnesium Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter | Pistachio Green Frost Blue Shale Grey Sunset Orange Lithium Silver White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ivory Silver Glossy Ivory Silver Matt Snow White Pearl Aventurine Green Terra Cotta Clear White |
| Interior colors | Slate Charcoal | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 169.7 in 4310 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 63.3 in 1607 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | 32.1 in 815 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 32.1 in 815 mm |
| Approach angle | 15.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | 5.8 in 147 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in 1048 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in 1073 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in 862 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4497.43 lb 2040 kg | 4254.92 lb 1930 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5489.51 lb 2490 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | 0.263 Cd |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - |
| Model | EAD 3.2 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 170 kW 228.0 hp 231.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 170 kW 228.0 hp 231.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 107.5 mph 173.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.40 s | 7.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 430.6 mi / 693.0 km WLTP, CMB: 316.9 mi / 510.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.5 m 37.73 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.8 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 11.55 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 2.66 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.4 in 340 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 7.5Jx19 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 245/40R20 | 215/50R19 97H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 78 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 343 V |
| Weight | - | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation upgraded Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | - |
| Additional information | Cell type - pouch | Capacity - 237.3 Ah 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
| 2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line 81.4 kWh |