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VW ID.Polo vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (226 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.Polo or Polestar 2?

VW ID.Polo vs Polestar 2: Key differences

VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,738 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 205 km more than the VW ID.Polo.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

ID.Polo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.Polo is visibly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers very slightly more boot space – 441 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries marginally more – 444 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Reviews VW ID.Polo

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Rajczi Zoltan
5 Jun 2026, 16:19:32

Super! Batery klein.

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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 - 454 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
441 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
444 kg
Payload
412 - 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
290 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the VW ID.Polo?

The VW ID.Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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