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Polestar 2 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Leapmotor B05?

Polestar 2 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat 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:

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.

Leapmotor B05 is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,248 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 177 km more than the Leapmotor B05.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 258 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 Leapmotor B05 takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers considerably more torque with 740 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 500 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, Leapmotor B05 is somewhat lighter – 1,775 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 294 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more boot space – 405 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries a bit more – 421 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is clearly superior 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 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
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
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 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
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Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
412 - 421 kg
Payload
363 - 370 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
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Leapmotor
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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