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Polestar 2 vs Porsche Panamera – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Porsche Panamera?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Polestar 2 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42000 £, while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £. That’s a price difference of around 57780 £.

As for range, the Polestar 2 performs significantly better – achieving up to 659 km, about 562 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

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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 Porsche Panamera has a evident edge – offering 782 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.20 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls evident stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Polestar 2 offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Panamera is slight lighter – 1960 kg compared to 2015 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers somewhat more room – 494 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Panamera performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1385 L, which is about 290 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Panamera clearly perceptible takes the win – 545 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Polestar 2 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 2 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Polestar 2

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The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42000 - 57400 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2015 - 2188 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4606 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1473 - 1479 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
1095 L
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Porsche

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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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