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Toyota Mirai vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (182 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (58,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Mirai or VW ID.Polo?

Toyota Mirai vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Toyota Mirai

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more electric range
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VW ID.Polo

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Mirai

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.

VW ID.Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Toyota Mirai costs 58,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,281 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Mirai offers markedly more range – reaching up to 650 km, about 196 km more than the VW ID.Polo.

ID.Polo

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 VW ID.Polo offers slightly more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 182 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Toyota Mirai takes 9.2 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Mirai delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.Polo is markedly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 332 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers clearly more boot space – 441 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Mirai carries slightly more – 515 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo 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 £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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Toyota Mirai

The Toyota Mirai arrives as a bold, futuristic saloon that turns heads with sleek, almost sci‑fi styling and a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. It trades petrol fuss for a whisper‑quiet hydrogen setup that delivers composed, effortless progress and makes long-distance cruising a relaxed pleasure — a compelling choice if you want cutting-edge eco tech without sacrificing comfort.

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Reviews Toyota Mirai

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Adrian
4 May 2026, 18:27:24

Great car, I switched from a Lexus NX300h F-Sport, and in terms of comfort the Mirai wins.

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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Toyota Mirai
VW ID.Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
58,700 - 66,700 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
650 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 1,930 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
300 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,885 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 - 515 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
182 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
134 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Mirai?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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