GMC Yukon vs Polestar Polestar 3
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Polestar Polestar 3
Overview
| Spec | GMC YukonElevation | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | Long Range Dual Motor |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | electric |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC YukonElevation | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,200 (best) | $73,400 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC YukonElevation | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 87 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 310 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 111 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 10 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | GMC YukonElevation | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 489 hp (best) |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 620 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.3 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | V8 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC YukonElevation | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 122.8 cu ft (best) | 49.8 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 8,400 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,510 lbs (best) | 900 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,602 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 121 in (best) | 117.5 in |
| Length | 210.1 in (best) | 192.9 in |
| Width | 81 in (best) | 77.4 in |
| Height | 76.5 in (best) | 63.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC YukonElevation | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 (best) | 6 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | GMC Yukon | Polestar Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $69,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Long Range Dual Motor $73,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $72,200 MSRP | Long Range Dual Motor Launch Edition $78,900 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $76,000 MSRP | Long Range Dual Motor Performance $79,400 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $80,000 MSRP | Long Range Dual Motor Performance Launch Edition $84,900 MSRP |
| 5 | Denali $83,000 MSRP | — |
| 6 | AT4 Ultimate $97,300 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Denali Ultimate $103,300 MSRP | — |