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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Polestar 4?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Polestar 4: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • visibly cheaper

Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

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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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is visibly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 4 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 60 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 Polestar 4 offers only slightly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 14 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 4 is barely lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers somewhat more boot space – 526 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,536 L, about 236 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 stands out in the key areas 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 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 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 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Reviews Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Carlos
21 Jan 2026, 19:23:48

The Polestar 4 has a very attractive design that doesn’t go unnoticed.
The interior is elegant, comfortable and finished with good materials.
Easy to drive, great grip on the tarmac and strong acceleration.
For the price, there are things to improve to be competitive with other brands of equal quality and technology; it needs meaningful upgrades — e.g., better driving ADAS, true autonomous parking and the ability to move the car remotely if you can’t get inside. Improving charging times is essential, and not having a rear window while relying on a camera in the interior mirror shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Otherwise, a spectacular car with a gorgeous design.

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NIO ET5 Wagon
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
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
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
455 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 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 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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