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Polestar 2 vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or ZEEKR 001?

Polestar 2 vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

ZEEKR 001

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  • slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 001. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 39 km more than the ZEEKR 001.

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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 ZEEKR 001 offers slightly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 001 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers only slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 54 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 2 is very slightly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 001 offers clearly more boot space – 539 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries a bit more – 520 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 001 sits just ahead 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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ZEEKR 001

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 620 km
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ZEEKR 001

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
505 - 520 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
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
ZEEKR
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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