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Volvo C40 vs Polestar 2

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Volvo C40
Volvo C40

$49,800 - $88,990

2023 price

Polestar 2
Polestar 2

2024 price

Summary

2023 Volvo C40
2024 Polestar 2
Safety Rating

Engine Type
0.0L

Fuel Type
Electric

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Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Single motor not as good value
  • Seats could be more comfortable
  • Rear seat space compromised

  • Back row is light on space and storage
  • Too many decent features are built into option packs
  • Technology isn't seamless to use
2023 Volvo C40 Summary

Throughout its history Volvo has been known for a lot of things. Being a safety leader, dorky but endearing station wagons, ‘bloody Volvo drivers’, and more recently, a trailblazer in minimalist premium design.

The C40 is the first step in a next chapter for Volvo, with the brand wanting to be known next for its leadership in the electric space. For the first time for Volvo, it’s a fully electric offering

But in a world of Teslas, Polestars, and Mercedes Benz EQs, where does the C40 sit, and is it worth considering in an increasingly congested premium small SUV space?

We went to its Australian launch to find out.

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2024 Polestar 2 Summary

The newly updated Polestar 2 Long range Single motor is an electric five-door fastback that has an understated sportiness about it.

There are some 'EV' vibes in the styling but this car sways more towards a conventional look than some other electric sedans on the market (I'm looking at you Ioniq 6).

And I'm all for it, as there's something charming about how it blends its electric underpinnings with its driver-orientated on-road experience.

With a driving range that is sure to ease any anxiety, it still has some hot rivals nipping at its heels, like the BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model 3.

Read on to see how it handles a domesticated life with a small family of three.

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