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Polestar 2 vs. Volvo EC40

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Starting MSRP
$64,800
$0
Towing Capacity
Not available
3,970 lbs
Cargo Capacity
Not available
N/A
Engine Type
Electric
Electric
Combined MPGe
91 - 100
Not available
Range
247 - 276 mi.
Not available
Level 2 Charging
8 hrs.
Not available
DC Fast charging
40 mins.
Not available
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Not available
Horsepower
455 hp
248 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Engine Type
Electric
Electric
Displacement
N/A
N/A
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
455
248
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
546
310
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Front Tire Size
P245/40VR20
P235/50HR19
Rear Tire Size
P245/40VR20
P255/45HR19
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
20 X 8 in
19 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
20 X 9 in
19 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Cargo Box (Area) Height
Not available
25 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
Not available
49 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not available
15 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not available
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
29 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
41 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
57 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
N/A
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
56 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
N/A
Wheelbase
108 in
106 in
Length, Overall
181 in
175 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
75 in
Height, Overall
58 in
63 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
63 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
63 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
7 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not available
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
Not available
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not available
35 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not available
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
Not available
40 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
14 ft³
Not available
Trunk Volume
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Curb Weight
Not available
N/A
Total Option Weight
Not available
0 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,650 lbs
4,751 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not available
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
Not available
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not available
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
3,970 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
397 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
3,970 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
397 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not available
3,970 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
760
760
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2025 Polestar 22025 Volvo EC40
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Polestar 2 or the 2025 Volvo EC40?

The 2025 Volvo EC40 is cheaper than the 2025 Polestar 2 with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $64,800 starting MSRP.

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