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Polestar 2 vs XPeng P7 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 473 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or XPeng P7?

Polestar 2 vs XPeng P7: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
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XPeng P7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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:

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

XPeng P7 is marginally cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the XPeng P7. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 83 km more than the XPeng P7.

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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 only slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 473 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng P7 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is marginally faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the XPeng P7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng P7 delivers only slightly more torque with 757 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 17 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, XPeng P7 is marginally lighter – 2,020 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

Looking at boot space, the XPeng P7 offers barely more boot space – 440 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the XPeng P7 carries very slightly more – 430 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 holds a slight edge 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
42,500 - 50,200 £
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
16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
505 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.7 kWh
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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,020 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,888 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,896 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
412 - 421 kg
Payload
430 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
276 - 473 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
440 - 757 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Power kW
203 - 348 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
XPeng
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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