Both the EX30 and the Polestar 3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.
Compare the2026 Volvo EX30VS 2025 Polestar 3
Safety
Warranty
There are over 9 times as many Volvo dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the EX30’s warranty.
Engine
As tested in Car and Driver the Volvo EX30 electric motors is faster than the Polestar 3 Performance Package electric motors:
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EX30 |
3 |
| Zero to 60 MPH |
3.3 sec |
3.9 sec |
| Zero to 100 MPH |
8.6 sec |
10.2 sec |
| 5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start |
3.5 sec |
4.1 sec |
| Passing 30 to 50 MPH |
1.5 sec |
2.5 sec |
| Passing 50 to 70 MPH |
2 sec |
3.1 sec |
| Quarter Mile |
11.8 sec |
12.5 sec |
| Speed in 1/4 Mile |
112 MPH |
109 MPH |
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the EX30 gets better mileage than the Polestar 3:
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MPGe |
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RWD |
Electric Motor |
127 city/104 hwy |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
116 city/100 hwy |
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Cross Country Electric Motors |
106 city/92 hwy |
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Cross Country All-Terrain Tires Electric Motors |
95 city/83 hwy |
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FWD |
21-inch Wheels Single Motor |
105 city/86 hwy |
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20-inch Wheels Single Motor |
103 city/84 hwy |
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22-inch Wheels Single Motor |
100 city/82 hwy |
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AWD |
21" Wheels Dual Electric Motors |
92 city/84 hwy |
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20" Wheels Dual Electric Motors |
91 city/82 hwy |
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22" Wheels Dual Electric Motors |
84 city/76 hwy |
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Performance Package Electric Motors |
81 city/73 hwy |
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the EX30’s turning circle is 3.7 feet tighter than the Polestar 3’s (35.1 feet vs. 38.8 feet). The EX30 Cross Country’s turning circle is 2.1 feet tighter than the Polestar 3’s (36.7 feet vs. 38.8 feet).
Chassis
The Volvo EX30 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1750 to 1800 pounds less than the Polestar 3.
The EX30 is 2 feet, 2.2 inches shorter than the Polestar 3, making the EX30 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
The EX30 is 5.1 inches narrower than the Polestar 3, making the EX30 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.
Cargo Capacity
A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the EX30 easier. The EX30’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 22.9 inches, while the Polestar 3’s liftover is 31 inches.
Towing
The EX30’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Polestar 3’s (2000 vs. 0 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Polestar 3 is only 3500 pounds. The EX30 offers up to a 3527 lbs. towing capacity.