Compare the2024 Acura ZDXVS 2025 Polestar 3

Both the ZDX and the Polestar 3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

There are almost 9 times as many Acura dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the ZDX’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Acura vehicles are better in initial quality than Polestar vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Acura above average in initial quality. With 123 more problems per 100 vehicles, Polestar is rated below average.

The ZDX can travel longer on a full charge than the Polestar 3 on a full charge:

For better traction, the ZDX Type S’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Polestar 3 (275/40R22 vs. 265/45R21).

The Acura ZDX’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Polestar 3 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The ZDX has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the ZDX can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ZDX’s wheelbase is 4.3 inches longer than on the Polestar 3 (121.8 inches vs. 117.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ZDX is .3 inches wider in the front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than on the Polestar 3.

The Acura ZDX may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 300 pounds less than the Polestar 3.

The ZDX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat up (29.7 vs. 17.1 cubic feet). The ZDX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat folded (63 vs. 50 cubic feet).

The ZDX’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Polestar 3’s (3500 vs. 0 pounds).

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the ZDX to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The ZDX’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Polestar 3’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

The ZDX is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.