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Hyundai i20 vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Polestar 2?

Hyundai i20 vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i20

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,348 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers substantially more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 386 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 568 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is considerably lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 924 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers a bit more boot space – 405 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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