Polestar 3 P519 vs Volvo ES90 V551: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Polestar · 2024–present
Polestar 3 P519
- Power
- 400 kW544 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.7 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
Volvo · 2025–present
ES90 V551
- Power
- 245 kW333 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.6 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 2,410 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Polestar 3 P519 3 ES90 V551 0
- City Polestar 3 P519 Length: 4,900 mm vs 5,000 mm
- Performance Polestar 3 P519 0–100 km/h: 4.7 s vs 6.6 s
- Off-road Polestar 3 P519 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Rear-wheel drive · Liftback
In plain words
Polestar 3 P519 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 4.7 s against 6.6 s for Volvo ES90 V551. Volvo ES90 V551 is 100 mm longer than Polestar 3 P519 (5,000 mm vs 4,900 mm). Polestar 3 P519 is the older design (from 2024); Volvo ES90 V551 arrived in 2025. On the catalog figures, the Polestar 3 P519 is the pick for city, performance and off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Polestar 3 P519 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Polestar 3 P519 | ES90 V551 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 621 | C · 495 |
| Power | 54 | 51 |
| Grip | 60 | 37 |
| Handling | 60 | 41 |
| Top speed | 50 | 31 |
| Launch | 67 | 51 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Polestar 3 P519Dual Motor (106 kWh) · electric · 400 kW (544 PS) 13.17 sat 167 km/h
- 2 ES90 V551Single Motor Extended Range · electric · 245 kW (333 PS) 14.85 sat 151 km/h · +1.68 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Polestar 3 P519 | ES90 V551 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,900 mm192.9 in | 5,000 mm196.9 in +100 mm +3.9 in +2.0% |
| Width | 1,935 mm76.2 in | 1,942 mm76.5 in +7 mm +0.3 in +0.4% |
| Height | 1,614 mm63.5 in | 1,547 mm60.9 in −67 mm −2.6 in −4.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,985 mm117.5 in | 3,102 mm122.1 in +117 mm +4.6 in +3.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Too wide |
Difference vs Polestar 3 P519 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Polestar 3 P519 | Volvo ES90 V551 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Dual Motor (106 kWh) · electric · 400 kW (544 PS) | Single Motor Extended Range · electric · 245 kW (333 PS) |
| Production years | 2024–present | 2025–present |
| Body | SUV | Liftback |
| Class | SUV / crossover | E-segment (executive) |
| Country | Sweden | Sweden |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 400 kW (544 PS) 536 hp Better | 245 kW (333 PS) 329 hp |
| Power, all versions | 220–500 kW (299–680 PS) 295–671 hp | 245–500 kW (333–680 PS) 329–671 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 740 Nm 546 lb-ft Better | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 4.7 s Better | 6.6 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 230 km/h 143 mph Better | 180 km/h 112 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 102 kW/t 124 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed single-speed |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm 192.9 in | 5,000 mm 196.9 in |
| Width | 1,935 mm 76.2 in | 1,942 mm 76.5 in |
| Height | 1,614 mm 63.5 in | 1,547 mm 60.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,985 mm 117.5 in | 3,102 mm 122.1 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 2,410 kg 5,313 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 442 l 15.6 cu ft |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €700/year estimated |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | No data | 92 kWh |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | No data | 667 km 414 mi |
| Energy use | No data | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2025) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Country, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €0.30/kWh electricity.