Polestar 2 vs Volvo ES90 – Differences & prices compared

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

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 the strongly advantage in terms of price – starting at 42000 £, while the Volvo ES90 starts at 61700 £. That’s a price difference of about 19714 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 2: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Volvo ES90 with 15.90 kWh. That’s roughly 1.10 kWh difference.

In terms of range, the Volvo ES90 performs slight better – offering up to 700 km, roughly 41 km more than the Polestar 2.

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 performance, the Volvo ES90 clearly takes the lead – with 680 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 204 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo ES90 is minimal faster – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.20 s. That makes it around 0.20 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Polestar 2 is slightly ahead – reaching 205 km/h, while the Volvo ES90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is roughly 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo ES90 pulls a touch stronger, offering 870 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Polestar 2 is slightly lighter – 2015 kg compared to 2410 kg. The weight difference is around 395 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Volvo ES90 takes the lead – 424 L compared to 405 L. That’s around 19 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Volvo ES90 wins – up to 1427 L, about 332 L more than the Polestar 2.

Payload capacity also favors the Volvo ES90 a touch – 500 kg compared to 421 kg. The difference is roughly 79 kg.

Our verdict: The Volvo ES90 wins this duel convincingly and therefore earns the title of our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo ES90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.