Is the 2023 Polestar 3 a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Family car: 1 of 3. Rear legroom 33.9 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $48,400. Class median $44,813.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $53 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.3 in, top 37% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 3 a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No data |
Is the 3 a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $48,400 | Median $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 192.9 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 6.1 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 3 a good commuter car?
Yes. $53 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $53
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
Is the 3 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.3 in clearance, 58.3 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 3 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.3 in clearance. Top 37% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Long Range Dual Motor AWD, 8.3 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 3 worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the 3 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Long Range Dual Motor Plus AWD | $56,100 | 6.6 cents | 49.8 cu ft | 408 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $48,990 | 4.7 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
Compared with 1,197 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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