Nissan GT-R vs Polestar Polestar 1
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Polestar Polestar 1
Overview
| Spec | Nissan GT-RPremium | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2024 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Nissan GT-RPremium | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $121,090 (best) | $155,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Nissan GT-RPremium | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 31 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | — | 58 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 52 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 9 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Nissan GT-RPremium | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 565 hp | 626 hp (best) |
| Torque | 467 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.8 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Nissan GT-RPremium | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 8.8 cu ft (best) | 4.4 cu ft |
| Payload | 792 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lbs (best) | 5,170 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in (best) | 107.9 in |
| Length | 185.4 in (best) | 180.5 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 77.1 in (best) |
| Height | 53.9 in (best) | 53.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Nissan GT-RPremium | Polestar Polestar 1Base |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Nissan GT-R | Polestar Polestar 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $121,090 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $155,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | T-spec $141,090 MSRP | — |
| 3 | NISMO $221,090 MSRP | — |