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Volvo EC40 vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Polestar 2?

Volvo EC40 vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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Polestar 2

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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

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.

Polestar 2 is a bit cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,543 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 74 km more than the Volvo EC40.

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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 barely more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers only slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 70 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, Polestar 2 is marginally lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers very slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries marginally more – 435 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 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
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
395 - 435 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
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Polestar
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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