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Polestar 2 vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or VW ID.Polo?

Polestar 2 vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • barely 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:

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.

VW ID.Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,738 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 205 km more than the VW ID.Polo.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers considerably more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 450 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, VW ID.Polo is markedly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers barely more boot space – 441 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries very slightly more – 444 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 stands well ahead of its rival 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

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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Rajczi Zoltan
5 Jun 2026, 16:19:32

Super! Batery klein.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
424 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
412 - 421 kg
Payload
444 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
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 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
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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