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Polestar 2 vs Kia EV4 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Kia EV4 Sedan?

Polestar 2 vs Kia EV4 Sedan: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • considerably more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV4 Sedan

  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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:

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.

Kia EV4 Sedan is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Sedan is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 26 km more than the Kia EV4 Sedan.

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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 considerably 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Kia EV4 Sedan takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers significantly 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 Sedan is moderately lighter – 1,815 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers somewhat more boot space – 490 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Sedan carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
35,600 - 43,700 £
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
14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
456 - 633 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,815 - 1,914 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
490 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
441 - 455 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
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
150 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
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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