Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs Polestar 3 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,100
- Ioniq 5 N: 9.5 cu ft more cargo, 4.2 s quicker to 60.
- Polestar 3: 16 MPGe more, 121 mi more range.
- Ioniq 5 N wins 5 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Ioniq 5 N | Polestar 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $67,800 | $68,900 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 601 hp to 641 hp | 299 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft | 361 lb-ft | Ioniq 5 N |
| MPGe | 78 MPGe | 94 MPGe | Polestar 3 |
| EV range | 221 mi | 342 mi | Polestar 3 |
| Cargo, max | 59.3 cu ft | 49.8 cu ft | Ioniq 5 N |
| Cargo, seats up | 26.1 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft | Ioniq 5 N |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 185.6 in | 192.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.0 in | 77.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,861 lb | 5,886 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 3,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 8.3 in | Polestar 3 |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3 s tested | 7.5 s tested | Ioniq 5 N |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Ioniq 5 N |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Ioniq 5 N | Polestar 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Polestar 3 | 17% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Ioniq 5 N | 16% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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