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VW Golf vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Polestar 2?

VW Golf vs Polestar 2: Key differences

VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Polestar 2

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

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,881 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 516 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 151 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

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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, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 762 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers very slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries slightly more – 508 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far ahead 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.

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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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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Polestar 2

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Polestar
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

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

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