BMW i8 vs Polestar 1 (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$8,005
- i8: $8,005 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- Polestar 1: 34 mi more range, 501 lb-ft more torque.
- i8 wins 5 of 10 measures.
| Measure | i8 | Polestar 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $148,495 | $156,500 | i8 |
| Horsepower | 369 hp | 600 hp to 619 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 737 lb-ft | Polestar 1 |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | i8 |
| EV range | 18 mi | 52 mi | Polestar 1 |
| Cargo, max | 4.7 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 5.0 cu ft | 4.0 cu ft | i8 |
| Rear legroom | 28.0 in | 20.9 in | i8 |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 42.0 in | i8 |
| Length | 184.9 in | 108.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.0 in | 77.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,501 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.4 in | Polestar 1 |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2 s tested | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| i8 AWD $147,500 | Polestar 1 AWD $155,000 | $7,500 |
| Polestar 1 AWD $155,000 | i8 AWD $147,500 | $7,500 |
Cost to run
i8 costs $8,720 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | i8 | Polestar 1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $148,495 | $156,500 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,211 | $1,330 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,265 | $7,980 |
| Total, 6 years | $155,760 | $164,480 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: i8 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | i8 | 5% |
| MPG | i8 | 9% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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