Polestar 3 vs Renault Scenic E-Tech
The Polestar 3 leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
SUV
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
SCENIC E-Tech électrique techno 220 ch grande autonomie · name as listed in French
1 of 5 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 1, 2026 · cdn.group.renault.com
51/100#117 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 3Polestar 3Scenic E-TechRenault Scenic E-Tech
- Rangeversion not named
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 67%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.1 s quicker· 1%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.1 cu ft· 13%
- Power- best on this row+60 kW· 38%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8 kWh/100 mi faster· 23%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Renault Scenic E-Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: E-Tech electric 220 hp long range | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Rear motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 3 if
Pick the Renault Scenic E-Tech if
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 3Renault Scenic E-Tech
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.99Charging
7144Performance
4948Practicality
4855
How much is each in the US?
Polestar 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
polestar.com- Long range Single motor
- $67,500
- Long range Dual motor
- $73,400
- Long range Dual motor with Performance pack
- $79,400
Renault Scenic E-Tech
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Renault Scenic E-Tech
- 399 miWLTPversion not named
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Renault Scenic E-Tech
- 32 / 37 / 40 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 3
- Renault Scenic E-Tech
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Renault Scenic E-Tech
- Ahead by
- 0.1 s
Where next
Compare with others
Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 35 sources
Every source link (91)
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