Compare the2025 Lincoln CorsairVS 2025 Polestar 3

Both the Corsair and the Polestar 3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

Lincoln’s powertrain warranty covers the Corsair 2 years and 20,000 miles longer than Polestar covers the 3. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Polestar 3 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 17 times as many Lincoln dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Corsair’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Lincoln vehicles are better in initial quality than Polestar vehicles. With 92 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Lincoln higher than Polestar.

The Corsair Grand Touring’s maximum EPA estimated range on a full tank and a full charge is 404 miles, after which it can be refueled at any gas station in minutes. The Polestar 3’s range is only 279 to 315 miles, after which the minimum time to recharge is 30 minutes for only an 80% charge at a specially configured quick charge station not available in most areas. A full recharge at a professionally installed 220-volt charging station can take up to 11 hours.

The Corsair offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Polestar 3; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For better maneuverability, the Corsair’s turning circle is 1.7 feet tighter than the Polestar 3’s (37.1 feet vs. 38.8 feet).

The Lincoln Corsair may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1400 to 2000 pounds less than the Polestar 3.

The Corsair is 11.5 inches shorter than the Polestar 3, making the Corsair easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the Corsair uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Corsair uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Corsair has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat up (27.6 vs. 17.1 cubic feet). The Corsair has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat folded (57.6 vs. 50 cubic feet).

The Corsair’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Polestar 3’s (2000 vs. 0 pounds).

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Corsair’s exterior PIN entry system. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its Polestar Connect can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

The Corsair’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Polestar 3’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Lincoln Corsair, based on reliability, safety and performance.