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VW ID.7 vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.7 or Polestar 2?

VW ID.7 vs Polestar 2: Key differences

VW ID.7

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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

ID.7

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,384 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 13.6 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 49 km more than the Polestar 2.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 136 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 VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is moderately faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers marginally more torque with 740 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 61 Nm more.

ID.7

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 only slightly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers noticeably more boot space – 532 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 491 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 comes out modestly 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.

from £42,000
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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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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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VW ID.7
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
532 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,961 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
460 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.7 have?

The VW ID.7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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