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Polestar 2 vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Maserati Ghibli?

Polestar 2 vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit 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.

Polestar 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,590 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers very slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is noticeably faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 81 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers noticeably more torque with 740 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 160 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, Maserati Ghibli is only slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers a bit more boot space – 500 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries noticeably more – 577 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 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 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
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
412 - 421 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Maserati
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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