Comparison between:
- 2023 Polestar 2 BST edition 230
- 2023 KIA EV6 77 kWh AWD GT-Line
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Polestar 2 BST edition 230 | 2023 KIA EV6 77 kWh AWD GT-Line | |
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| Trim | BST edition 230 | 77 kWh AWD GT-Line |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 63,990 (Germany, Feb 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Nebula Space | Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Snow White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Charcoal | Black with White White with Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 184.8 in 4695 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 58.0 in 1473 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.4 in 1637 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Clearance | 4.8 in 121 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.6 in 1413 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.9 in 1394 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.4 in 1078 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Trunk volume | - | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4739.94 lb 2150 kg | 4607.66 lb 2090 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 51 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 49 % | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg | 5577.7 lb 2530 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | Curb weight with 20" tires - 2100 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - |
| Model | EAD 3.1P | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 175 kW 234.7 hp 237.9 ps | - |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - |
| Model | EAD 3.1P | - |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 175 kW 234.7 hp 237.9 ps | - |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 350 kW 469.4 hp 475.9 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 680 Nm 69.3 kgm 501.5 ft-lb | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 5.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | 5.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 247.0 mi / 397.5 km | WLTP, CTY: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km WLTP, CTY: 416.3 mi / 670.0 km WLTP, CMB: 300.7 mi / 484.0 km WLTP, CMB: 314.4 mi / 506.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 98 MPGe EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 95 MPGe EPA, HWY: 91 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 13 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 13.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18 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 | 11.62 m 38.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | 2.67 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.8 | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 10.65 |
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 Multi-link Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.8 in 375 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.4 in 340 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx21 | 7.5Jx19 8Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 | 235/55R19 105V 255/45R20 105H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 78 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | - | 384 |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 697 V |
| Weight | - | 1051.83 lb 477.1 kg |
| Volume | - | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation upgraded Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Cell type - pouch | Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l Pack-Level Energy Density - 229.4 Wh/l Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external port V2D (Vehicle-to-Device) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 10.9 kW DC 240 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S) Aluminum sports pedals (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and two cup holders (S) GT-Line center console lid & crashpad design (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Active Blind Spot Assist with steering and braking intervention (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S) Central door locks (S) Children lock (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for turning and junction crossing (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Multi-Collision Brake Assist (MCB) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) (O) Parking Distance Warning (PDW-R) - rear parking sensors (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (O) Rear View Monitor (RVM) (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM) (O) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) 12V socket in rear cargo compartment (S) Bluetooth (S) 4 x Front and rear door speakers (S) Front and rear tweeters, external subwoofer, center speaker and surround sound (O) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 2 x Front tweeters (S) Head-up display (O) Meridian premium sound system with a total of 14 speakers, external power amplifier and surround sou (O) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Rear air conditioning vents (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passener seat with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Heated outer rear seats (O) Height-adjustable driver's seat (S) Height-adjustable front passenger seat (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S) Premium relaxation seats front (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated vegan leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Active Sound Design (ASD) (O) Auto aero flush outside door handles in body color (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Plastic scuff plates (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows front and rear, impulse function and anti-trap protection on all seats (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S) Thermal insulation glazing on windows (S) Windscreen and front side windows in solar glass (UV protection) (S) Windshield wiper blade with variable intermittent switching (S) Anti-fog system (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Sde mirrors with memory (S) Adaptive dual-LED headlights (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED map lamp (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) LED taillights (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Twilight sensor (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth trim roof (S) Recycled fabric crashpad (S) Vegan leather seating (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) There can be differences in the features for one and the same trim available in different countries in Europe. Check the exact details with your local dealer. |
| 2023 Polestar 2 BST edition 230 | 2023 KIA EV6 77 kWh AWD GT-Line |