Compare Polestar 3 vs Subaru Trailseeker vs Volvo C40 Recharge vs Kia EV9 vs Cadillac Optiq
Quick Take
Polestar 3 goes the distance, Subaru Trailseeker wins on price, Volvo C40 Recharge hauls the most gear, Kia EV9 fits families best, and Cadillac Optiq is quickest off the line.
Subaru Trailseeker
2026 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $39,995
- About $142 per mile of range
- Up to 281 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$67,500 - $79,400
$39,995 - $46,995
$54,895 - $56,645
$54,900 - $73,900
$52,695 - $69,295
Range
279-350 miles
274-281 miles
257-297 miles
230-304 miles
278-317 miles
Horsepower
299-517 hp
375 hp
248-402 hp
201-379 hp
315-519 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-7.5 sec
4.4 sec
4.6-6.9 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
Battery Size
111 kWh
74.7 kWh
82 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
7
5
Top Speed
112-130 mph
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Towing Capacity
2000-3500 lbs
3500 lbs
2000 lbs
5000 lbs
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
Unknown
28 min (10-80%)
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Length
192.9"
190.7"
174.8"
197.4"
189.8"
Width
83.2"
73.2"
75.2"
77.9"
75.3"
Height
64.1"
65.9"
62.8"
70.1"
64.3"
Cargo Capacity
Unknown
31.3 cu ft
49 cu ft
Unknown
Unknown