Polestar 3 vs Cadillac Vistiq

The Polestar 3 starts from $116,700 before on-road costs, while the Cadillac Vistiq opens at $116,000. That makes the Cadillac Vistiq the more affordable entry point by $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 $128,370 and $127,600 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.

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 Polestar 3 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 9-inch digital dash, while the Cadillac Vistiq gets a 33-inch display and 33-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Polestar 3 stands out with Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Cadillac Vistiq. The Cadillac Vistiq counters with AKG audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Polestar 3 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Cadillac Vistiq offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Polestar 3 and 4-zone in the Cadillac Vistiq.

The Polestar 3 uses a Electric Motor producing 245kW and 480Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.5 seconds.

The Cadillac Vistiq responds with a Electric making 459kW and 880Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds.

The Cadillac Vistiq has the clear power advantage at 459kW vs 245kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac Vistiq is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 92kWh (Polestar 3) vs 91kWh (Cadillac Vistiq), giving WLTP ranges of 603km and 461km. DC fast charging peaks at 310kW (Polestar 3) vs 130kW (Cadillac Vistiq).

The Polestar 3 measures 4,900mm long on a 2,985mm wheelbase, 333mm shorter than the Cadillac Vistiq at 5,233mm (3,094mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac Vistiq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 597L in the Polestar 3 and 430L in the Cadillac Vistiq, giving the Polestar 3 a 167L advantage. The Cadillac Vistiq seats 6 vs 5.

For towing, the Cadillac Vistiq leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 (Polestar 3) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Cadillac Vistiq). Both match on warranty length.