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Nissan Ariya vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Polestar 2?

Nissan Ariya vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • only slightly more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is significantly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 9.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 242 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

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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 marginally more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 140 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 2 is somewhat lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 262 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers only slightly more boot space – 415 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries moderately more – 421 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
363 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
435 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
200 - 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
Nissan
Brand
Polestar
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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