Lynk & Co 01 vs Polestar 4 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Lynk & Co 01 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the Polestar 4 costs 53100 £. That’s a price difference of around 16205 £.

As for range, the Polestar 4 performs decisively better – achieving up to 620 km, about 545 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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 4 has a clearly edge – offering 544 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.70 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 pulls evident stronger with 686 Nm compared to 535 Nm. That’s about 151 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Lynk & Co 01 is a bit lighter – 1935 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Polestar 4 offers to a small extent more room – 526 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 performs evident better – up to 1536 L, which is about 323 L more than the Lynk & Co 01.

When it comes to payload, Polestar 4 barely noticeable takes the win – 455 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Our conclusion: The Polestar 4 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Polestar 4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.