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Subaru Impreza vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Polestar 2?

Subaru Impreza vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Subaru Impreza

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Polestar 2

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Impreza

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.

Subaru Impreza is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,769 £.

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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 Polestar 2 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is marginally faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Subaru Impreza tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers significantly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 558 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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Impreza is visibly lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers visibly more boot space – 405 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Subaru Impreza offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,314 L, about 219 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries somewhat more – 526 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is decisively ahead 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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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Subaru Impreza
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
166 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,490 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
501 - 526 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
199 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Impreza have?

The Subaru Impreza is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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