BMW i3 vs Polestar Polestar 2
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2024 Polestar Polestar 2
Overview
| Spec | BMW i3Base | Polestar Polestar 2Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Long Range Single Motor |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | electric | electric |
| Model year | 2021 | 2024 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW i3Base | Polestar Polestar 2Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,450 (best) | $49,900 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW i3Base | Polestar Polestar 2Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 113 MPGe | 115 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | 153 mi | 320 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | 42 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 7 hr (best) | 8 hr |
Performance
| Spec | BMW i3Base | Polestar Polestar 2Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 299 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 361 lb-ft (best) |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW i3Base | Polestar Polestar 2Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 36.9 cu ft | 39.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 925 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,972 lbs (best) | 4,429 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.7 in (best) |
| Length | 158.3 in | 181.3 in (best) |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.2 in (best) |
| Height | 62.9 in (best) | 58.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW i3Base | Polestar Polestar 2Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 5 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW i3 | Polestar Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $44,450 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Long Range Single Motor $49,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $48,300 MSRP | Long Range Single Motor Plus $52,100 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Long Range Dual Motor $55,300 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Long Range Dual Motor Plus $57,500 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Long Range Dual Motor Performance Plus $63,000 MSRP |