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Hyundai Tucson vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Polestar 2?

Hyundai Tucson vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,094 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 589 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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Engine and Performance:

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is only slightly faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 361 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is clearly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 473 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 704 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far ahead overall 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 : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

Polestar 2

The 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.

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Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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