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Model 3 vs Polestar 4 Performance

Tesla · Polestar

1/4 Mile winner
Polestar 4 Performance
Beats the Model 3 by 1.77s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Polestar 4 Performance beats the Model 3 by a wide margin, finishing 1.77 seconds ahead. It's the 253 extra horsepower talking — the Polestar 4 Performance simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
283 hp
536 hp
0–100 km/h
5.8s
3.8s
Top speed
225 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
Single Electric Motor (RWD)
Dual Motor
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
420 Nm
686 Nm
Price
$40,240
$63,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Model 3
Polestar 4 Performance
100 m
6.207s
5.133s
1/8 mile
9.199s
7.772s
1/4 mile
13.883s
12.117s
1 km
25.092s
23.406s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Model 3 is $40,240 vs $63,000 for the Polestar 4 Performance — a $22,760 gap. Power: Polestar 4 Performance makes 253 hp more (283 vs 536). 0–100 km/h: Polestar 4 Performance is 2.00s quicker (5.8s vs 3.8s). Top speed: Model 3 runs to 225 km/h, 25 km/h higher than Polestar 4 Performance.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Model 3 or the Polestar 4 Performance?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Polestar 4 Performance is faster, beating the Model 3 by 1.77 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model 3 vs the Polestar 4 Performance?

The Model 3 hits 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, while the Polestar 4 Performance does it in 3.8 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Model 3 produces 283 hp; the Polestar 4 Performance produces 536 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Model 3 tops out at 225 km/h, and the Polestar 4 Performance reaches 200 km/h.

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