USA EV Comparison: Polestar 3 Long Range Performance vs Acura ZDX Type S AWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of $79400, compared to the Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…), which starts at $73500.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Acura ZDX Type S AWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, USA USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price USA (New) $79400 $73500
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $57400
GCC Score 6.9 6.9

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…).

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Acura ZDX Type S AWD
Range (EPA) 279 mi 278 mi
Range (WLTP) 348 mi - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 280 mi 264 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 106 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 102 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 38.2 kWh/100 mi 38.6 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.62 mi/kWh 2.59 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 5.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…) maxes out at 190 kW.

The Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Acura ZDX Type S AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 190 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 7.6 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has more power, the Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Acura ZDX Type S AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 380 kW 372 kW
Motor Power (hp) 510 hp 499 hp
Motor Torque 671 lb-ft 544 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 4.3 s
Top Speed 130 mph 131 mph
Performance Score 6.6 6.3

Dimensions

The Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…).

The Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Acura ZDX Type S AWD
Length 192.9 in 197.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 83.5 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 77.5 in 77 in
Height 64.1 in 64.4 in
Wheelbase 117.5 in 121.8 in

Cargo and Towing

The Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…), but the Acura ZDX Type S AWD (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 3500 lb).

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Acura ZDX Type S AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5697 lb 6052 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.1 ft3 29.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49.8 ft3 63 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 3500 lb 3500 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 8
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