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Polestar 2 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 58,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Hyundai IONIQ 9?

Polestar 2 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Hyundai IONIQ 9

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs 58,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,723 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 9. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 39 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 9.

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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 a bit more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers marginally more torque with 740 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Seats: Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 2 is visibly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,594 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers moderately more boot space – 405 L compared to 338 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 carries clearly more – 643 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 222 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far 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.

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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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Hyundai IONIQ 9

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
58,700 - 74,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
600 - 620 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
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,594 - 2,689 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
338 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
586 - 643 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
218 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
160 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
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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