Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vs Polestar 2 (2023)
Price gap, MSRP
$6,950
- Ioniq Hybrid: $6,950 cheaper, 5.5 in more rear legroom.
- Polestar 2: 63 hp more, 0.6 in more clearance.
- Ioniq Hybrid wins 4 of 8 measures.
| Measure | Ioniq Hybrid | Polestar 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $41,450 | $48,400 | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 231 hp | Polestar 2 |
| Torque | N/A | 243 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | N/A | 107 MPGe | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | N/A | $643 | N/A |
| EV range | N/A | 270 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 59.3 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.2 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Rear legroom | 39.4 in | 33.9 in | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.5 in | 181.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,400 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 2,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.9 in | Polestar 2 |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 7.0 s tested | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Ioniq Hybrid |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Ioniq Hybrid SE Standard Range $41,450 | Polestar 2 Longe Range Single Motor FWD $48,400 | $6,950 |
| Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor FWD $48,400 | Ioniq Hybrid SE AWD $49,000 | $600 |
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 | Ioniq Hybrid | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $41,450 | $48,400 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $643 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $3,855 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $52,255 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Polestar 2 wins.
Ioniq Hybrid wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Ioniq Hybrid | 14% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Polestar 2 | 27% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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