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Polestar 2 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 39,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Hyundai IONIQ 6?

Polestar 2 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • barely more trunk space
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Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,949 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 21 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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers visibly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers very slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is marginally lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers barely more boot space – 405 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 carries only slightly more – 438 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 stands well ahead of its rival 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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IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
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
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
401 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
386 - 438 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Hyundai
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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