Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.7 seconds, compared with 6.5 seconds for 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended. 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor has the higher listed output at 489 hp; 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is rated at 402 hp, a difference of 87 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor at 840 Nm and 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended at 620 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor carries the longer listed range at 610 km, against 531 km for 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended. 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor has the lower recorded consumption at 18.2 kWh/100km; 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is listed at 23.2 kWh/100km. 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 250 kW, compared with 230 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 610 litres versus 484 litres, a difference of 126 litres. 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor is listed at 2,200 kg. 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is 220 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended has the lower listed starting price at $69,000, compared with $73,400 for 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.