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Vauxhall Grandland vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (35,600 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Grandland or Polestar 2?

Vauxhall Grandland vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Vauxhall Grandland

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grandland

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.

Vauxhall Grandland is visibly cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,548 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Grandland. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 35 km more than the Polestar 2.

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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 2 offers visibly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 151 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 231 Nm more.

Grandland

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, Vauxhall Grandland is noticeably lighter – 1,675 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers noticeably more boot space – 550 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Grandland carries a bit more – 495 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is clearly superior overall 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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Reviews Vauxhall Grandland

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Björn Vermeire
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I chose the Grandland even though I initially planned to go for the Enyaq. The driving range, interior and equipment won me over.

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Scheve
27 Nov 2025, 08:29:07

The ideal car for my needs. Range and energy management won me over, as did the elegant styling and the driver‑assist technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,600 - 51,400 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 - 126 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
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,905 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
425 - 495 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Grandland?

The Vauxhall Grandland is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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