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Polestar 2 vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

Polestar 2 vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV4 Hatchback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,771 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV4 Hatchback. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 34 km more than the Kia EV4 Hatchback.

EV4 Hatchback

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 clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 272 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 Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 457 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, Kia EV4 Hatchback is slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 204 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers marginally more boot space – 435 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Hatchback carries very slightly more – 459 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 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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Polestar 2
Kia EV4 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
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
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
445 - 459 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
150 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
Kia
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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