Compare the2027 Kia EV3 VS 2026 Polestar 3

Both the EV3 and the Polestar 3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The EV3 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The 3’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Kia’s powertrain warranty covers the EV3 6 years and 50,000 miles longer than Polestar covers the 3. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Polestar 3 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 26 times as many Kia dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the EV3’s warranty.

On the EPA test cycle the EV3 gets better mileage than the Polestar 3:

			MPGe
EV3
	FWD	Wind/Land Electric Motor	131 city/104 hwy
		Electric Motor	127 city/103 hwy
	AWD	Electric Motors	110 city/96 hwy
		GT Electric Motors	112 city/94 hwy
Polestar 3
	FWD	21-inch Wheels Single Motor	105 city/89 hwy
		20-inch Wheels Single Motor	102 city/88 hwy
	AWD	21" Wheels Dual Electric Motors	95 city/84 hwy
		Performance Package Electric Motors	85 city/76 hwy
		22" Wheels Dual Electric Motors	85 city/76 hwy

The EV3 can travel longer on a full charge than the Polestar 3 on a full charge:

			Miles
EV3
	FWD	Wind/Land Electric Motor	321 miles
Polestar 3
	FWD	21-inch Wheels Single Motor	291 miles
		20-inch Wheels Single Motor	286 miles

For better maneuverability, the EV3’s turning circle is 4.8 feet tighter than the Polestar 3’s (34 feet vs. 38.8 feet).

The Kia EV3 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1450 to 1850 pounds less than the Polestar 3.

The EV3 Light/Wind/Land is 1 foot, 11.6 inches shorter than the Polestar 3, making the EV3 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Kia EV3 amounts to more than styling. The EV3 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .275 Cd. That is lower than the Polestar 3 (.29) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the EV3 get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the EV3 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The EV3 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat up (26.1 vs. 17.1 cubic feet). The EV3 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat folded (56.5 vs. 50 cubic feet).

The EV3’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Polestar 3’s (1500 vs. 0 pounds).

The EV3’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Polestar 3’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

The EV3 GT’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Polestar 3’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.