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Lexus RZ vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Polestar 2?

Lexus RZ vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Polestar 2 is barely cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 100 km more than the Lexus RZ.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers somewhat more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers noticeably more torque with 740 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 202 Nm more.

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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, Lexus RZ is only slightly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RZ offers noticeably more boot space – 522 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries clearly more – 540 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is slightly ahead 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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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Polestar 2

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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