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Porsche Taycan vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (1,034 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (87,900 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Taycan or Polestar 2?

Porsche Taycan vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Porsche Taycan

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Taycan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Polestar 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,951 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 21 km more than the Polestar 2.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 558 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 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers significantly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Taycan

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Polestar 2 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 2 is only slightly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers barely more boot space – 407 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries noticeably more – 635 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 214 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan stands well ahead of its rival 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
87,900 - 206,700 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
175 - 635 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Porsche Taycan?

The Porsche Taycan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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