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Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model S comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 1,020 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 94,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Tesla Model S?

Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model S: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Tesla Model S

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  • substantially more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Polestar 2 is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Tesla Model S costs 94,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the Tesla Model S. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model S offers moderately more range – reaching up to 744 km, about 85 km more than the Polestar 2.

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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 Tesla Model S offers substantially more power – delivering 1,020 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 544 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model S is visibly faster – reaching 322 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 117 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 2 is very slightly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,092 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model S offers significantly more boot space – 799 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 394 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model S offers substantially more capacity – up to 1,828 L, about 733 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model S carries marginally more – 442 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model S holds a decisive overall lead 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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Model S

Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 670 - 1,020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 611 - 744 km
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Polestar 2

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Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

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Reliable — now with nearly 400,000 km on the Model S, I’ve experienced few to no problems. Still using free Supercharging, it delivers a dependable, luxurious driving experience. Average consumption about 16 kWh/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
94,300 - 102,800 £
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
16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,092 - 2,197 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
799 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
5,021 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
1,828 L
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
432 - 442 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
670 - 1,020 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
493 - 750 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Tesla
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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