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Toyota Prius vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Polestar 2?

Toyota Prius vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Polestar 2

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

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.

Toyota Prius is somewhat cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,742 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 573 km more than the Toyota Prius.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers considerably more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 253 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 Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is somewhat faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

Prius

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, Toyota Prius is markedly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 449 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers noticeably more boot space – 405 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries slightly more – 421 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 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 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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Toyota Prius

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Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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