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Polestar 3 vs Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo
Selected trimRear motorChange trim375 mi · 92 kWh · £76,540
At a glance
In this comparison, Polestar 3 leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo leads on motorway range and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Polestar 3 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Polestar
5.4
Porsche
5.3
Too close to call
Motorway RangePorsche
Polestar
5
Porsche
7.8
FamilyPolestar
Polestar
6.8
Porsche
5.6
ChargingPolestar
Polestar
8.2
Porsche
5.7
Cost Per MilePorsche
Polestar
2.3
Porsche
4.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Porsche Taycan Sport TurismoSport Turismo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £76,540 (better) | £89,200 |
| Official range | 375 miles (better) | 351 miles |
| Boot space | 484 L (better) | 446 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 22 min | 18 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec | 4.7 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Polestar 3
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo
Length
Polestar 34,900mm-63mm
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo4,963mm
Width
Polestar 31,968mm
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo1,966mm-2mm
Height
Polestar 31,622mm
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo1,390mm-232mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Porsche Taycan Sport TurismoSport Turismo |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,963 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,968 mm | 1,966 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,120 mm (better) | 2,144 mm |
| Height | 1,622 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m | 11.7 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 432 mm spare | 434 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Porsche Taycan Sport TurismoSport Turismo |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 484 L (better) | 446 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1411 L (better) | 1212 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 84 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Polestar 3
- 375 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 310 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- At 4,900 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo
- A 84 L frunk, one of 19 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 84 L or more.
- At 4,963 mm, longer than 85% of estate EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Polestar 3 Rear motor |  Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Sport Turismo |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.90m | 4.96m+63mm |
| Width | 1.97m | 1.97m-2mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.12m | 2.14m+24mm |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.39m-232mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.98m | 2.90m-85mm |
| Ground Clearance | 208mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 484L (better) | 446L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1411L (better) | 1212L |
| Frunk | Not available | 84L |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.8m | 11.7m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,357kg | 2,115kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 92kWh (better) | 89kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 375 mi (better) | 351 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 310kW (better) | 270kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £76,540 (better) | £89,200 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Estate |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Porsche Taycan Sport TurismoSport Turismo |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 375 miles (better) | 351 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 257 miles | 293 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 22 min | 18 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 310 kW (better) | 270 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 176 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 92 kWh (better) | 82 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Porsche Taycan Sport TurismoSport Turismo |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec | 4.7 sec (better) |
| Power | 245 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Torque | 480 Nm (better) | 410 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Polestar 3
Rear motor
7.1/10
average across 6 reviews
- Autocar4/5
- Electrifying.com8/10
- DrivingElectric4/5
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo
Sport Turismo
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Polestar 3
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Polestar 3 Rear motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Sport Turismo
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist73%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Porsche Taycan Sport TurismoSport Turismo |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Polestar 3
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo worth the extra £12,660 over the Polestar 3?
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo costs £12,660 more than the Polestar 3. For that premium it adds 75 kW more power and a 2.8s quicker 0-62mph time. The Polestar 3 is not just cheaper - it also offers 40 kW faster peak rapid charging and 1 more seat (5 versus 4). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Polestar 3 or the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo?
The Polestar 3 is £12,660 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Polestar 3 comes out roughly £12,580 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Polestar 3 and Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 257 miles for the Polestar 3 and 293 miles for the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo goes roughly 35 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 18-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Polestar 3 or the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo?
The two are within 2 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 434 mm of total clearance for the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo and about 432 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 3.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Polestar 3 or the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Polestar 3 and 84% for the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .