Compare the2026 Subaru TrailseekerVS 2025 Polestar 3

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Trailseeker. But it costs extra on the Polestar 3.

Both the Trailseeker and the Polestar 3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front seat center airbag, 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, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Subaru’s powertrain warranty covers the Trailseeker 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Polestar covers the 3. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Polestar 3 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 21 times as many Subaru dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Trailseeker’s warranty.

The Trailseeker’s electric motors produces 80 more horsepower (375 vs. 295) than the Polestar 3 Single Motor’s standard electric motor.

The Trailseeker Premium can travel longer on a full charge than the Polestar 3 Performance Package (281 miles vs. 279 miles).

For better maneuverability, the Trailseeker’s turning circle is 2.1 feet tighter than the Polestar 3’s (36.7 feet vs. 38.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Trailseeker has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Polestar 3 (8.5 vs. 8.3 inches), allowing the Trailseeker to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Subaru Trailseeker may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1250 to 1300 pounds less than the Polestar 3.

The Trailseeker has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat up (31.3 vs. 17.1 cubic feet). The Trailseeker has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat folded (74 vs. 50 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Trailseeker easier. The Trailseeker’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 28 inches, while the Polestar 3’s liftover is 31 inches.

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

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

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Trailseeker has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Polestar 3 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Trailseeker’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.