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Polestar Polestar 1 vs Porsche 911

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2021 Polestar Polestar 1

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2026 Porsche 911

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Overview

SpecPolestar Polestar 1BasePorsche 911Carrera
Selected trimBaseCarrera
Body styleCoupeCoupe
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automated manual
Engine typeplug-in hybridgas
Model year20212026

Pricing & market

SpecPolestar Polestar 1BasePorsche 911Carrera
MSRP$155,000$135,500 (best)
Lowest listing price—$77,590 (best)
Median listing price—$181,729 (best)
Highest listing price—$470,144 (best)
For sale now037 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecPolestar Polestar 1BasePorsche 911Carrera
Combined MPG26 MPG (best)21 MPG
City MPG22 MPG (best)18 MPG
Highway MPG31 MPG (best)25 MPG
Combined MPGe58 MPGe (best)—
Electric range52 mi (best)—
240V charge time9 hr (best)—
Fuel tank15.9 gal16.6 gal (best)

Performance

SpecPolestar Polestar 1BasePorsche 911Carrera
Horsepower626 hp (best)388 hp
Torque738 lb-ft (best)331 lb-ft
Engine size2 L3 L (best)
CylindersI4flat 6

Size & capability

SpecPolestar Polestar 1BasePorsche 911Carrera
Seating4 seats (best)2 seats
Doors22
Cargo volume4.4 cu ft4.8 cu ft (best)
Payload—758 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,170 lbs3,342 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.6 in (best)—
Wheelbase107.9 in (best)96.5 in
Length180.5 in (best)178.8 in
Width77.1 in (best)72.9 in
Height53.2 in (best)51.3 in

Safety & recalls

SpecPolestar Polestar 1BasePorsche 911Carrera
Open recalls (YMM scope)3None reported (best)

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.

TrimPolestar Polestar 1Porsche 911
1

Base

$155,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Carrera

$135,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

Carrera

$149,400 MSRP

3—

Carrera T

$148,000 MSRP

4—

Carrera T

$161,900 MSRP

5—

Carrera S

$156,200 MSRP

6—

Carrera S

$170,100 MSRP

7—

Carrera 4S

$164,500 MSRP

8—

Carrera 4S

$178,400 MSRP

9—

Targa 4S

$180,200 MSRP

10—

Carrera GTS

$181,000 MSRP

11—

Carrera GTS

$194,900 MSRP

12—

Carrera 4 GTS

$189,300 MSRP

13—

Carrera 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

14—

Targa 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

15—

GT3

$235,800 MSRP

16—

GT3 with Touring Package

$235,800 MSRP

17—

Spirit 70

$254,300 MSRP

18—

Turbo S

$270,300 MSRP

19—

Turbo S

$284,300 MSRP

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GT3 90 F.A. Porsche

$387,000 MSRP

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Polestar Polestar 1 vs Porsche 911 FAQ

Which is better: 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 or 2026 Porsche 911?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 vs 2026 Porsche 911 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 or 2026 Porsche 911?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Porsche 911 starts lower at $135,500. Live Porsche 911 listings start at $77,590.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 or 2026 Porsche 911?
The 2026 Porsche 911 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (135,500).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 or 2026 Porsche 911?
The 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 or 2026 Porsche 911?
The 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (52).
Which has better horsepower: 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 or 2026 Porsche 911?
The 2026 Porsche 911 leads on horsepower in this comparison (701).