Compare performance (130 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (34000 £ vs 42000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Polestar 2?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
DS Automobiles DS 4 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8014 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 has a significantly edge – offering 476 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.90 s. That’s about 6.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Polestar 2 performs minimal better – reaching 205 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Polestar 2 pulls decisively stronger with 740 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is evident lighter – 1558 kg compared to 2015 kg. The difference is around 457 kg.
In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers minimal more room – 430 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.
In maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 performs a bit better – up to 1240 L, which is about 145 L more than the Polestar 2.
When it comes to payload, DS Automobiles DS 4 hardly perceptible takes the win – 442 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.
The Polestar 2 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 2 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.
detailsThe Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
34000 - 41700 £
|
Price
42000 - 57400 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
|
|
co2
137 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
Body Type
Sedan
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1558 kg
|
Curb weight
2015 - 2188 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
430 L
|
Trunk capacity
405 L
|
|
Length
4400 mm
|
Length
4606 mm
|
|
Width
1830 mm
|
Width
1859 mm
|
|
Height
1470 mm
|
Height
1473 - 1479 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1240 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1095 L
|
|
Payload
442 kg
|
Payload
375 - 421 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
130 HP
|
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.90 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
|
|
Max Speed
203 km/h
|
Max Speed
205 km/h
|
|
Torque
300 Nm
|
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
96 kW
|
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
DS Automobiles
|
Brand
Polestar
|
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.