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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Polestar 2?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Polestar 2: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Polestar 2

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  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter

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

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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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,277 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 99 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

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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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers very slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is very slightly faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers barely more torque with 740 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 40 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, Polestar 2 is slightly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 205 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries marginally 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 is narrowly 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 : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
375 - 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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