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Polestar 2 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 487 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Ford Mustang Mach-E?

Polestar 2 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

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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.

Polestar 2 is a bit cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Mustang Mach-E. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 59 km more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

Mustang Mach-E

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 Ford Mustang Mach-E offers very slightly more power – delivering 487 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 2 is only slightly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,161 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers noticeably more boot space – 519 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Mustang Mach-E carries very slightly more – 450 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E sits just ahead 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.

from £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 470 - 600 km
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Yvo Trimbos
15 Mar 2026, 19:07:15

Lovely car with sporty handling and fantastic seats.

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M
7 Dec 2025, 19:35:44

Rubbish car.

Features clearly not as polished as other EV SUVs at similar prices (e.g. Volvo EX40 / BYD Sealion 7))

Alarms about driver fatigues every 10 minutes.

Monika
6 Nov 2025, 16:28:23

Well-built car, reasonably priced — unlike the inflated costs of German cars.

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Polestar 2
Ford Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,881 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
368 - 450 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Ford
Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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