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Polestar 2 vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Kia EV6?

Polestar 2 vs Kia EV6: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately more electric range

Kia EV6

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  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV6 is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV6. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 77 km more than the Kia EV6.

EV6

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 Kia EV6 offers noticeably more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is very slightly faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Kia EV6 tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 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, Kia EV6 is marginally lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers slightly more boot space – 490 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV6 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,290 L, about 195 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV6 carries marginally more – 450 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 is decisively ahead 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
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Reviews Polestar 2

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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
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
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
440 - 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
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 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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