LDV MIFA 9 vs Polestar Polestar 3

The LDV MIFA 9 starts from $104,000 before on-road costs, while the Polestar Polestar 3 opens at $99,900. That makes the Polestar Polestar 3 the more affordable entry point by $4,100.

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 $114,400 and $109,890 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the LDV MIFA 9 and Polestar Polestar 3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the LDV MIFA 9 and 90% for the Polestar Polestar 3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Polestar Polestar 3 packs more ADAS features with 10 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the LDV MIFA 9.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the LDV MIFA 9 and 8 in the Polestar Polestar 3. The Polestar Polestar 3 adds a 360-degree camera that the LDV MIFA 9 misses.

The LDV MIFA 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Polestar Polestar 3 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV MIFA 9 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Polestar Polestar 3. The Polestar Polestar 3 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The LDV MIFA 9 uses a Electric Motor producing 180kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12 seconds.

The Polestar 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 Polestar 3 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Polestar Polestar 3 is 5.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90kWh (LDV MIFA 9) vs 92kWh (Polestar Polestar 3), giving WLTP ranges of 440km and 604km. DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (LDV MIFA 9) vs 310kW (Polestar Polestar 3).

The LDV MIFA 9 measures 5,270mm long on a 3,200mm wheelbase, 370mm longer than the Polestar Polestar 3 at 4,900mm (2,985mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV MIFA 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the LDV MIFA 9 and 597L in the Polestar Polestar 3, giving the Polestar Polestar 3 a 131L advantage. The LDV MIFA 9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Polestar Polestar 3 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg 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 / 160,000km (LDV MIFA 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar Polestar 3). Both match on warranty length.