Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Polestar Polestar 2
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HyundaiIONIQ 5 | PolestarPolestar 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2021 | July 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 168–320 bhp | 268–469 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 5.3–8.5 s | 4.2–6.4 s (better) |
| Top speed | 114 mph | 127 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | Rear permanent-magnet motor, 125 or 168 kW; AWD adds a front motor for 239 kW combined. Bhp converted from Hyundai's PS figures. | Single rear motor, 200 kW (272 hp, 268 bhp) or 220 kW (299 hp, 295 bhp); dual motor, 310 kW (421 hp, 416 bhp) or 350 kW (476 hp, 469 bhp) with the Performance pack |
| Torque | 350 Nm RWD; 605 Nm AWD | 490 Nm (single motor), 740 Nm (dual motor) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive (single motor) or all-wheel drive (dual motor) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 273–354 miles | 344–409 miles (better) |
| Battery | – | 67–79 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 260 kW (better) | 180–205 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP combined 273 miles (63 kWh); 354 miles (84 kWh Advance/Premium RWD), 329 miles (Ultimate RWD), 320 miles (N Line/N Line S RWD), 311 miles (Ultimate AWD) or 307 miles (N Line/N Line S AWD). | WLTP: 344 miles (Standard range), 409 miles (Long range Single motor), 370 miles (Dual motor), up to 352 miles (Performance pack). 0–62 mph figures are Polestar's 0–100 km/h times; Polestar UK quotes 0–60 mph in 6.2, 5.9, 4.3 and 4.0 seconds |
| Charging | Hyundai states battery capacities of 63 and 84 kWh without identifying usable capacity. Up to 260 kW DC; estimated 10–80% in 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger. 10.5 kW AC onboard charger. | Battery 400 V lithium-ion, 70 kWh (24 modules) or 82 kWh (27 modules) gross as Polestar quotes it; EV Database gives 67 or 79 kWh usable. DC up to 180 kW (10–80% in 26 min) or 205 kW (10–80% in 28 min); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 7 or 8 hours; Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) |
| Efficiency | – | 23.8–27.6 kWh/100 miles (WLTP) |
| CO2 emissions | – | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 520 litres (better) | 407 litres |
| Length | 4,655 mm | 4,606 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Weight | From 1,880 kg | From 1,949 kg |
| Boot | 520 litres with rear seats up; 1,580 litres folded | 407 litres including the underfloor compartment, 1,097 litres with the rear seats folded; 41-litre front boot |
| Towing | 750 kg braked with 63 kWh battery; 1,600 kg with 84 kWh battery | Up to 1,500 kg |
| Size | 4,655 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,605 mm high; 3,000 mm wheelbase; 11.98 m turning circle | 4,606 mm long, 1,859 mm wide (1,985 mm with mirrors), 1,479 mm high; 2,735 mm wheelbase; 11.5 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,949–2,185 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation and 12.3-inch driver display | Android Automotive OS with Google apps built in; 11.2-inch centre display and 12.3-inch driver display; wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 8-speaker 250 W audio as standard, Harman Kardon (Plus pack) or Bowers & Wilkins options |
| Driver assistance | Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping and forward collision avoidance; higher trims add blind-spot monitoring and Highway Drive Assist 2.0 | Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Aid as standard; Pilot Assist, 360° cameras and Blind Spot Information with steer assist with the Pilot pack |
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2021); adult occupant 93%, child occupant 89%, vulnerable road users 80%, safety assist 83% |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles; battery 8 years or 160,000 km |
