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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs Polestar 3 (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,100

Car 1

Car 2

Ioniq 5 NPolestar 3MSRP + destination$67,800$68,900Torque568 lb-ft361 lb-ftMPGe78 MPGe94 MPGeEV range221 mi342 miCargo, max59.3 cu ft49.8 cu ftCargo, seats up26.1 cu ft17.1 cu ftSeats55Ground clearance6.0 in8.3 in0-60 mph3.3 s7.5 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Ioniq 5 N AWD vs Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor RWD
MeasureIoniq 5 NPolestar 3Winner
MSRP + destination$67,800$68,900About the same
Horsepower601 hp to 641 hp299 hpN/A
Torque568 lb-ft361 lb-ftIoniq 5 N
MPGe78 MPGe94 MPGePolestar 3
EV range221 mi342 miPolestar 3
Cargo, max59.3 cu ft49.8 cu ftIoniq 5 N
Cargo, seats up26.1 cu ft17.1 cu ftIoniq 5 N
Rear legroom39.9 inN/AN/A
Front legroom41.7 inN/AN/A
Length185.6 in192.9 inNot scored
Width76.0 in77.4 inNot scored
Curb weight4,861 lb5,886 lbNot scored
TowingN/A3,500 lbN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance6.0 in8.3 inPolestar 3
0-60 mph3.3 s tested7.5 s testedIoniq 5 N
Basic warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miIoniq 5 N

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
TrimNearest in priceGap
Ioniq 5 N AWD
$66,200
Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Pilot RWD
$67,500
$1,300
Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor RWD
$67,500
Ioniq 5 N AWD
$66,200
$1,300

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostIoniq 5 NPolestar 3
MSRP + destination$67,800$68,900
Fuel or charging, 1 year$882$731
Fuel or charging, 6 years$5,289$4,389
Total, 6 years$73,089$73,289

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Polestar 3 wins.

Ioniq 5 N wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceAbout the same
MPGPolestar 317%
PowerN/A
SpaceIoniq 5 N16%
TowingN/A

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked