Polestar 2 vs Toyota GR Corolla (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$15,880
- Polestar 2: 36.4 cu ft more cargo, 0.8 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- GR Corolla: $15,880 cheaper, 28 hp more.
- Polestar 2 wins 4 of 7 measures.
| Measure | Polestar 2 | GR Corolla | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $56,400 | $40,520 | GR Corolla |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 300 hp | GR Corolla |
| Torque | N/A | 295 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | N/A | 22 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 54.2 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | Polestar 2 |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | Polestar 2 |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 29.9 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | N/A | 42.0 in | N/A |
| Length | 181.3 in | 173.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | N/A | 72.8 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,274 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.3 in | Polestar 2 |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 4.7 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Polestar 2 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor $56,400 | GR Corolla Premium Plus Auto AWD $48,565 | $7,835 |
| GR Corolla AWD $40,520 | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor $56,400 | $15,880 |
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 | Polestar 2 | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $56,400 | $40,520 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $50,993 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Polestar 2 wins.
GR Corolla wins if Space weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | GR Corolla | 28% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | GR Corolla | 9% |
| Space | Polestar 2 | 67% |
| 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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