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Polestar 2 vs Lynk & Co 02 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Lynk & Co 02?

Polestar 2 vs Lynk & Co 02: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lynk & Co 02

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lynk & Co 02 is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,139 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.1 kWh/100km for the Lynk & Co 02. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 214 km more than the Lynk & Co 02.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers significantly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Lynk & Co 02 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers significantly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 323 Nm. That’s about 417 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lynk & Co 02 is very slightly lighter – 1,895 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 02 offers very slightly more boot space – 410 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries somewhat more – 421 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Lynk & Co 02

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
30,900 - 34,300 £
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
17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
435 - 445 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
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
375 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
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
323 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Lynk & Co
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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