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Polestar 2 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Volvo XC60?

Polestar 2 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,286 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 580 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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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 Polestar 2 offers a bit more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers only slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

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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 seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 2 is marginally lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries somewhat more – 510 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is clearly superior 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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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/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Polestar 2

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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Volvo XC60

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Volvo
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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