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VW Polo vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Polestar 5?

VW Polo vs Polestar 5: Key differences

VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Polestar 5

  • considerably more power
  • considerably 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

Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 84,399 £.

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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 5 offers considerably more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 677 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers clearly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 695 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 1,319 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo 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.

from £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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4.2 (4 Reviews)
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13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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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
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co2
116 - 148 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
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,751 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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