Compare performance (544 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or Porsche Macan?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Polestar 4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,257 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 4 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Macan. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 35 km more than the Porsche Macan.
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 Porsche Macan offers barely more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers clearly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 269 Nm more.
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 4 is somewhat lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers barely more boot space – 526 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, the Porsche Macan carries very slightly more – 470 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The Polestar 4 holds a solid overall lead 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.
The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
detailsThe Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.
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Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
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Price
89,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Electric Range
585 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
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Curb weight
2,470 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Trunk capacity
476 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,008 mm
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Width
1,952 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
470 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Power HP
571 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Torque
955 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Power kW
420 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Polestar
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Brand
Porsche
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