BMW i4 vs Polestar 2 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$1,500
- i4: 63 hp more.
- Polestar 2: $1,500 cheaper, 37.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Polestar 2 wins 3 of 6 measures.
| Measure | i4 | Polestar 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $57,900 | $56,400 | Polestar 2 |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 272 hp | i4 |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 118 MPGe | N/A | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | $583 | N/A | N/A |
| EV range | 333 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 16.6 cu ft | 54.2 cu ft | Polestar 2 |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.0 cu ft | 18.6 cu ft | Polestar 2 |
| Rear legroom | 34.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 188.5 in | 181.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.9 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,680 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD $57,900 | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor $56,400 | $1,500 |
| Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor $56,400 | i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD $57,900 | $1,500 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | i4 | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $57,900 | $56,400 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $583 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,496 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $61,396 | N/A |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Polestar 2 wins.
i4 wins if Space weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Polestar 2 | 3% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | i4 | 19% |
| Space | Polestar 2 | 69% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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