Ineos Grenadier vs Polestar 3

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $107,000 before on-road costs, while the Polestar 3 opens at $116,700. That makes the Ineos Grenadier the more affordable entry point by $9,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $117,700 and $128,370 respectively.

The Polestar 3 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Ineos Grenadier, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Polestar 3 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio that you will not find on the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Polestar 3 offers synthetic leather.

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Polestar 3 responds with a Electric Motor making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds.

The Polestar 3 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Polestar 3 is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 5mm shorter than the Polestar 3 at 4,900mm (2,985mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 597L in the Polestar 3, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 658L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar 3). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier)—.