Land Rover Discovery vs Polestar 3

The Land Rover Discovery starts from $116,006 before on-road costs, while the Polestar 3 opens at $116,700. That makes the Land Rover Discovery the more affordable entry point by $694.

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 $127,607 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 Land Rover Discovery, 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 Land Rover Discovery features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Polestar 3 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Discovery stands out with Meridian audio that you will not find on the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 counters with head-up display, ventilated seats, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Discovery gets leather upholstery while the Polestar 3 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Land Rover Discovery and 3-zone in the Polestar 3.

The Land Rover Discovery uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 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 Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 245kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Discovery measures 4,956mm long on a 2,923mm wheelbase, 56mm longer 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 258L in the Land Rover Discovery and 597L in the Polestar 3, giving the Polestar 3 a 339L advantage. The Land Rover Discovery seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery 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 / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar 3). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Land Rover Discovery)—.