Cadillac Escalade vs Polestar 3

Key differences

  • Polestar 3 is 482 mm (19 in) shorter than Cadillac Escalade.
  • Polestar 3 makes 67 kW (90 hp) more power than Cadillac Escalade.
  • Polestar 3 costs US$23,300 less than Cadillac Escalade (list prices, excl. tax).
Gas

Cadillac Escalade

SUV · 2027 · ICE

US$102,700 excl. tax

No price listed for Canada yet.

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Full specifications of Cadillac Escalade
Electric

Polestar 3

SUV · 2025 · BEV

US$79,400 excl. tax

CA$120,000 excl. tax

£92,040 incl. tax

€96,900 incl. tax

€109,200 incl. tax

€109,300 incl. tax

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

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Full specifications of Polestar 3

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Cadillac Escalade and Polestar 3
  • Polestar 3 is 482 mm (19 in) shorter than Cadillac Escalade.
  • Polestar 3 is 321 mm (12.6 in) lower than Cadillac Escalade.
  • Polestar 3 has a wheelbase 88 mm (3.5 in) shorter than Cadillac Escalade.
Blue solid line: Cadillac Escalade; orange dashed line: Polestar 3. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Cadillac Escalade is 5,382 mm (211.9 in) long and 1,948 mm (76.7 in) high, with a wheelbase of 3,073 mm (121 in). Polestar 3 is 4,900 mm (192.9 in) long and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,985 mm (117.5 in).

Front view size comparison of Cadillac Escalade and Polestar 3
  • Polestar 3 is 91 mm (3.6 in) narrower than Cadillac Escalade.
Blue solid line: Cadillac Escalade; orange dashed line: Polestar 3.

Cadillac Escalade is 2,059 mm (81.1 in) wide and 1,948 mm (76.7 in) high. Polestar 3 is 1,968 mm (77.5 in) wide and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Cadillac Escalade and Polestar 3
Blue solid line: Cadillac Escalade; orange dashed line: Polestar 3.

Cadillac Escalade is 2,059 mm (81.1 in) wide and 1,948 mm (76.7 in) high. Polestar 3 is 1,968 mm (77.5 in) wide and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Cadillac Escalade Polestar 3
Price
Base priceUnited States US$102,700excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Cadillac EscaladeUS$79,400Better value on this metricexcl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Polestar 3
Base priceCanada Not listed CA$120,000excl. taxChecked . Source for Canada, Polestar 3
Base priceUnited Kingdom Not listed £92,040incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Polestar 3
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany Not listed €96,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Polestar 3
Base priceNetherlands Not listed €109,200incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, Polestar 3
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Not listed €109,300incl. taxChecked . Source for France, Polestar 3
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Neither car has a price listed for Ireland yet.
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Neither car has a price listed for Denmark yet.
Base priceSwitzerland Neither car has a price listed for Switzerland yet.
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States Not available US$7.02per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada Not available CA$2.85per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom Not available £7.27per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia Not available A$5.81per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany Not available €6.35per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands Not available €4.28per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway Not available NOK 39.05per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance Not available €4.36per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain Not available €4.40per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly Not available €5.51per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium Not available €6.27per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria Not available €5.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland Not available €6.79per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden Not available SEK 57.95per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark Not available DKK 31.13per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland Not available CHF 5.22per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 5,382 mm (211.9 in)4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width 2,059 mm (81.1 in)1,968 mm (77.5 in)
Height 1,948 mm (76.7 in)1,627 mm (64.1 in)
Wheelbase 3,073 mm (121 in)2,985 mm (117.5 in)
Curb weight Not available 2,403 kg2,403 kg (5,298 lb)
Performance
Power 313 kW (420 hp)380 kW (510 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque Not available 910 Nm671 lb-ft (910 Nm)
0-100 km/h Not available 4.7 s
Top speed Not available 210 km/h130 mph (210 km/h)
Battery and charging
Usable battery Not available 107 kWh
Range Not available 279 mi (EPA)449 km (EPA)379 mi (WLTP)610 km (WLTP)
DC charging, peak Not available 250 kW
AC charging Not available 11 kW
Practicality
Seats 7Better value on this metric5
Cargo space Not available 484 L484 L (17.1 cu ft)

Cadillac Escalade

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.cadillac.com www.cadillac.com

Source detailsWidth measured with the mirrors folded (maker prints no width without mirrors). Exact factors: hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4.

Polestar 3

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.polestar.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record polestar:polestar_3:2025:polestar_3_performance_pack; sources: oem "Polestar 3 Performance Pack Specifications 2025" https://www.polestar.com/polestar-3 (accessed 2025-12-29); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.polestar.com

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