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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Polestar 4 Coupé
Selected trimStandard Range RWDChange trim273 mi · 63 kWh · £40,695
Selected trimRear motorChange trim385 mi · 100 kWh · £56,750
At a glance
In this comparison, Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads on family practicality, running costs and city driving, while the Polestar 4 Coupé stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Hyundai IONIQ 5 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Hyundai
6.1
Polestar
6.2
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Hyundai
6.4
Polestar
6.3
Too close to call
FamilyHyundai
Hyundai
7.7
Polestar
6.4
Charging
Hyundai
7.9
Polestar
8.2
Too close to call
Cost Per MileHyundai
Hyundai
6.8
Polestar
3.8
City DrivingHyundai
Hyundai
3.3
Polestar
1.8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 5Standard Range RWD | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40,695 (better) | £56,750 |
| Official range | 273 miles | 385 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 520 L | 526 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 18 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 8.5 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Hyundai IONIQ 5
Polestar 4 Coupé
Length
Hyundai IONIQ 54,655mm-185mm
Polestar 4 Coupé4,840mm
Width
Hyundai IONIQ 51,890mm-118mm
Polestar 4 Coupé2,008mm
Height
Hyundai IONIQ 51,605mm
Polestar 4 Coupé1,534mm-71mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 5Standard Range RWD | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,655 mm | 4,840 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,890 mm (better) | 2,008 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,116 mm (better) | 2,139 mm |
| Height | 1,605 mm | 1,534 mm |
| Turning circle | 12 m | 11.6 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 510 mm spare (better) | 392 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 5Standard Range RWD | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L | 526 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1587 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 57 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
- Peak DC charging of 260 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 3,000 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
Polestar 4 Coupé
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Hyundai IONIQ 5 Standard Range RWD |  Polestar 4 Coupé Rear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.66m | 4.84m+185mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 2.01m+118mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.12m | 2.14m+23mm |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.53m-71mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 3.00m-1mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 166mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L | 526L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1587L | Not available |
| Frunk | 57L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12m | 11.64m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,920kg (better) | 2,230kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 63kWh | 100kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 273 mi | 385 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 260kW (better) | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £40,695 (better) | £56,750 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Coupe SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 5Standard Range RWD | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 273 miles | 385 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 228 miles | 321 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 18 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 260 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 10.5 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 63 kWh | 100 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 5Standard Range RWD | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.5 sec | Not available |
| Power | 125 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 350 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Standard Range RWD
8.9/10
average across 7 reviews
- DrivingElectric5/5
- Car Magazine5/5
- Auto Express4.5/5
Polestar 4 Coupé
Rear motor
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Hyundai IONIQ 5 Standard Range RWD
Vulnerable Road Users63%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Polestar 4 Coupé Rear motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 5Standard Range RWD | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Polestar 4 Coupé
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
- £29,9902025Cars2View
- £40,4902026Cars2View
- £33,9902026Cars2View
Polestar 4 Coupé
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Polestar 4 Coupé worth the extra £16,055 over the Hyundai IONIQ 5?
The Polestar 4 Coupé costs £16,055 more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5. For that premium it adds 112 miles more WLTP range and 75 kW more power. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is not just cheaper - it also offers 60 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 or the Polestar 4 Coupé?
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is £16,055 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 comes out roughly £16,135 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Polestar 4 Coupé like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 228 miles for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 321 miles for the Polestar 4 Coupé - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Polestar 4 Coupé goes roughly 93 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 or the Polestar 4 Coupé?
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 118 mm narrower than the Polestar 4 Coupé. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 510 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and about 392 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 4 Coupé. The Polestar 4 Coupé also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
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