Compare the2026 Cadillac LyriqVS 2026 Polestar 3

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Cadillac Lyriq achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Polestar 3 has not been tested.

Both the Lyriq 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, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the Lyriq 2 years and 20,000 miles longer than Polestar covers the 3. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Polestar 3 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 18 times as many Cadillac dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Lyriq’s warranty.

The Lyriq-V’s optional electric motors produces 8 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 642) than the Polestar 3 Performance Package’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Motor Trend the Cadillac Lyriq electric motors is faster than the Polestar 3 Single Motor electric motor:

On the EPA test cycle the Lyriq gets better mileage than the Polestar 3:

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

The Lyriq stops shorter than the Polestar 3:

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

The Cadillac Lyriq’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.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the Lyriq 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 Lyriq’s wheelbase is 4.3 inches longer than on the Polestar 3 (121.8 inches vs. 117.5 inches).

The Lyriq -V Premium handles at .87 G’s, while the Polestar 3 Single Motor pulls only .86 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Lyriq -V Premium executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Polestar 3 Single Motor (25.2 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 26 seconds @ .74 average G’s).

The Lyriq Premium/Signature/V Series uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Lyriq has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat up (28 vs. 17.1 cubic feet). The Lyriq has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat folded (60.8 vs. 50 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Lyriq easier. The Lyriq’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 28.5 inches, while the Polestar 3’s liftover is 31 inches.

The Lyriq’s cargo area is larger than the Polestar 3’s in almost every dimension:

The Lyriq’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 Lyriq’s Enhanced Automatic Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Auto Parking will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Polestar 3’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.