Acura NSX vs Polestar 1 (2021)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,995

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

NSX SH-AWD vs Polestar 1 AWD
Measure	NSX	Polestar 1	Winner
MSRP + destination	$159,495	$156,500	About the same
Horsepower	573 hp	600 hp to 619 hp	N/A
Torque	406 lb-ft to 476 lb-ft	737 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	21 mpg	26 mpg	Polestar 1
EV range	N/A	52 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	3.9 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Cargo, seats up	3.9 cu ft	4.0 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	N/A	20.9 in	N/A
Front legroom	42.8 in	42.0 in	NSX
Length	176.0 in	108.5 in	Not scored
Width	76.3 in	77.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,878 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	2	4	Polestar 1
Ground clearance	3.7 in	5.4 in	Polestar 1
0-60 mph	2.9 s tested	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
NSX SH-AWD $157,500	Polestar 1 AWD $155,000	$2,500
Polestar 1 AWD $155,000	NSX SH-AWD $157,500	$2,500

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYearsPlug-in electric share, %

Polestar 1 costs $5,986 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Polestar 1 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.