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Polestar 2 vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Mazda CX-6e?

Polestar 2 vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Mazda CX-6e

  • moderately 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:

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.

Polestar 2 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Mazda CX-6e costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Mazda CX-6e. That’s a difference of about 4.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 175 km more than the Mazda CX-6e.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mazda CX-6e takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 450 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, Polestar 2 is very slightly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-6e offers moderately more boot space – 468 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries marginally more – 421 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
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
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 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
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
385 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
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
190 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
Mazda
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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