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Polestar 2 vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or VW Arteon?

Polestar 2 vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Arteon

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Arteon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,881 £.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 156 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 VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Arteon is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers significantly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 320 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, VW Arteon is markedly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 462 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers markedly more boot space – 590 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 537 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries visibly more – 569 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is decisively ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
412 - 421 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Polestar
Brand
VW
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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