Polestar 4 vs Kia EV4 Sedan – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV4 Sedan has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35600 £, while the Polestar 4 costs 53100 £. That’s a price difference of around 17495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV4 Sedan: with 14.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Polestar 4 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.50 kWh.

As for range, the Kia EV4 Sedan performs minimal better – achieving up to 633 km, about 13 km more than the Polestar 4.

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 4 has a significantly edge – offering 544 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Kia EV4 Sedan takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Polestar 4 performs somewhat better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Kia EV4 Sedan tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 pulls clearly stronger with 686 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 403 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Kia EV4 Sedan is distinct lighter – 1815 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Polestar 4 offers minimal more room – 526 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 455 kg.

Our conclusion: The Polestar 4 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Polestar 4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.