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Volvo XC40 vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Polestar 5?

Volvo XC40 vs Polestar 5: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Polestar 5

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

XC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo XC40 is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,895 £.

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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 5 offers substantially more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 687 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers significantly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 715 Nm more.

XC40

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.

Seats: Volvo XC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is clearly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 774 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 565 - 670 km
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Volvo XC40

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Volvo XC40
Polestar 5

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,425 mm
Length
-
Width
1,863 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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