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Polestar 5 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (884 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (101,700 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 5 or Porsche Taycan?

Polestar 5 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Polestar 5

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Porsche Taycan

  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Porsche Taycan is somewhat cheaper – starting at 87,900 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.6 kWh/100km for the Polestar 5. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers barely more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 10 km more than the Polestar 5.

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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 Porsche Taycan offers somewhat more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 884 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Polestar 5 takes 3.2 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers clearly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 1,015 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

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 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is moderately lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is clearly superior 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.

from £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,015 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
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
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Payload
175 - 635 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Polestar 5?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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