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Toyota Hilux vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (45,800 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Hilux or Polestar 4?

Toyota Hilux vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
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Polestar 4

4.8 (13 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Hilux

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Hilux is moderately cheaper – starting at 45,800 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,208 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 4 is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 24.3 kWh/100km for the Toyota Hilux. That’s a difference of about 6.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 363 km more than the Toyota Hilux.

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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 4 offers clearly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers markedly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 186 Nm more.

Hilux

Space and Everyday Use:

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 very slightly lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries considerably more – 960 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 505 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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.

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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 590 - 620 km
Toyota Hilux
Polestar 4

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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Polestar 4

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.

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Toyota Hilux
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
257 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 264 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
715 - 960 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Polestar
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