2024 Polestar 2 vs 2024 Tesla Model 3
Too close to call: Polestar 2 86.8 vs Tesla Model 3 85.2 with these weights. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4 and it flips.
2024 Polestar 2
The 2024 Polestar 2 is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Whe…
2024 Tesla Model 3
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Long Range RWD, …
2024 Polestar 2
Toss-upToo close to call: Polestar 2 86.8 vs Tesla Model 3 85.2 with these weights. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2024 Polestar 2overall 86.8 | 2024 Tesla Model 3overall 85.2 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 85.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.4 | 66.7 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.8 | 85.2 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3
Polestar 2: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Tesla Model 3: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2024 Polestar 2 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (25 against 222 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2024 Tesla Model 3 answers
- It is rated 137 combined against 115 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $650).
What they share
- 10 driver assists filed with NHTSA.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPolestar 2
Top recalls
- critical Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V409000 · 2 vehicles
- high Air Bags 24V939000 · 7 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V615000 · 27,816 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V280000 · 27,816 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 24V477000 · 25,825 vehicles
Tesla Model 3
Top recalls
- high Structure 26V445000 · 15 vehicles
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 24V554000 · 1,849,638 vehicles
- high Air Bags 24V284000 · 1 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles
- minor Tires 24V935000 · 696,281 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Polestar 2 | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 137 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $550 |
| EV range | 320 mi | 363 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Polestar 2 or the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
Too close to call: Polestar 2 86.8 vs Tesla Model 3 85.2 with these weights. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Polestar 2 scores 86.8 and the 2024 Tesla Model 3 85.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Polestar 2 or the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
2024 Polestar 2: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 5 recalls. 2024 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2024 Polestar 2 and the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
Where the 2024 Polestar 2 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (25 against 222 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2024 Tesla Model 3 answers: it is rated 137 combined against 115 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $650). What they share: 10 driver assists filed with NHTSA and 5 seats.