Comparison between:
- 2026 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
- 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 58.3 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 58.3 kWh | |
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| Model alias | Polestar 2 SRSM | - |
| Trim | Standard Range Single Motor | 58.3 kWh |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | GBP 43,160 (UK, Oct 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | - |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Snow Vapour Storm Space Midnight Dune | Snow White Pearl Ivory Silver Matte Ivory Silver Metallic Shale Grey Aurora Black Pearl Morning Haze Magma Red Yacht Blue Matte Yacht Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Zinc | Onyx Black & Human Gray Misty Gray & Nougat Brown Espresso Brown & Onyx Black Onyx Black & Off-white |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 186.2 in 4730 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 73.2 in 1860 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 58.2 in 1479 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 111.0 in 2820 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.0 in 1625 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | 32.3 in 820 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 42.9 in 1090 mm |
| Approach angle | 15.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in 1048 mm | 38.7 in 984 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in 1073 mm | 45.4 in 1154 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in 862 mm | 38.2 in 970 mm |
| Trunk volume | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 1435.0 l 50.68 ft3 1.44 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4276.97 lb 1940 kg | 4012.41 lb 1820 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 176.37 lb 80 kg |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5269.05 lb 2390 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - |
| Model | BCBFH or BCDFH | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.40 s | 7.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.10 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 437.4 mi / 704.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km WLTP, CMB: 273.4 mi / 440.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.5 m 37.73 ft | 10.86 m 35.63 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | 2.66 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.8 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 11.55 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.4 in 340 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 7Jx17 ET50 7.5Jx19 ET53 7.5Jx19 ET52 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 245/40R20 | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H 215/50R19 97V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 70 kWh | 58.3 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 158.2 Ah |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of modules | 23 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 369 V |
| Weight | - | 826.73 lb 375 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | - |
| Additional information | - | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 180 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 101 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 180 kW, 0:26 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 350 kW, 0:29 DC 50 kW, 0:55 AC 10.5 kW, 5:20 AC 6.9 kW, 23:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 58.3 kWh |