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Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Tesla Model Y?

Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • marginally more electric range

Tesla Model Y

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Tesla Model Y is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is moderately more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 2 km more than the Tesla Model Y.

Model Y

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 very slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is marginally faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Tesla Model Y tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers moderately more torque with 740 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model Y is only slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 62 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers considerably more boot space – 822 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 417 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y offers significantly more capacity – up to 2,138 L, about 1,043 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model Y carries moderately more – 472 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y 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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Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km
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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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The Model Y has the perfect range for me!!!

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Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
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
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
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 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
822 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
435 - 472 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
201 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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