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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Polestar 2?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Polestar 2

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vivaro

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Vivaro is visibly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,961 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 8.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 309 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers substantially more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 296 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers considerably more torque with 740 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is visibly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 347 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries substantially more – 1,226 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 805 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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Vauxhall Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,920 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
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Polestar
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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