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Polestar 2 vs Toyota C-HR+ comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Toyota C-HR+?

Polestar 2 vs Toyota C-HR+: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota C-HR+

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly 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.

Toyota C-HR+ is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,171 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota C-HR+ is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 52 km more than the Toyota C-HR+.

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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 noticeably more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 343 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Toyota C-HR+ takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers considerably more torque with 740 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 402 Nm more.

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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, Toyota C-HR+ is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota C-HR+ offers very slightly more boot space – 416 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota C-HR+ carries clearly more – 655 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 leads convincingly 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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Polestar 2

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Toyota C-HR+

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More comfortable
Visually bigger and nicer
Low energy consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Price
36,000 - 46,300 £
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
13.4 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
458 - 607 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
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
416 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
412 - 421 kg
Payload
550 - 655 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
167 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Power kW
123 - 252 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
Toyota
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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