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Polestar 4 Coupé vs VW ID.7
Selected trimRear motorChange trim385 mi · 100 kWh · £56,750
At a glance
In this comparison, Polestar 4 Coupé leads on motorway range and charging speed, while the VW ID.7 leads on family practicality, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Polestar 4 Coupé if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the VW ID.7 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p 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 VW ID.7 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Polestar
6.2
VW
6.5
Too close to call
Motorway RangePolestar
Polestar
6.3
VW
5.8
FamilyVW
Polestar
6.4
VW
8.4
ChargingPolestar
Polestar
8.2
VW
4.1
Cost Per MileVW
Polestar
3.8
VW
7.1
City DrivingVW
Polestar
1.8
VW
3.2
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £56,750 | £51,035 (better) |
| Official range | 385 miles (better) | 380 miles |
| Boot space | 526 L | 532 L (better) |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 6.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Polestar 4 Coupé
VW ID.7
Length
Polestar 4 Coupé4,840mm-121mm
VW ID.74,961mm
Width
Polestar 4 Coupé2,008mm
VW ID.71,862mm-146mm
Height
Polestar 4 Coupé1,534mm-2mm
VW ID.71,536mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,840 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 2,008 mm | 1,862 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,139 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,534 mm | 1,536 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m (better) | 12.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 392 mm spare | 538 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 526 L | 532 L (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Polestar 4 Coupé
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
VW ID.7
- Boot space of 532 L is bigger than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
- Uses 142 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Polestar 4 Coupé Rear motor |  VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.84m | 4.96m+121mm |
| Width | 2.01m | 1.86m-146mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | Not available |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.54m+2mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.97m-28mm |
| Ground Clearance | 166mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 526L | 532L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.64m (better) | 12.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,230kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 77kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 385 mi (better) | 380 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £56,750 | £51,035 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Coupe SUV | Saloon |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 385 miles (better) | 380 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 321 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 142 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 100 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 6.6 sec |
| Power | 200 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Polestar 4 Coupé
Rear motor
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
VW ID.7
Pro Match Plus
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
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)
Euro NCAP - VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant95%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users83%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Polestar 4 Coupé
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VW ID.7
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Polestar 4 Coupé worth the extra £5,715 over the VW ID.7?
The Polestar 4 Coupé costs £5,715 more than the VW ID.7. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the VW ID.7 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Polestar 4 Coupé or the VW ID.7?
The VW ID.7 is £5,715 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the VW ID.7 comes out roughly £5,835 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Polestar 4 Coupé and VW ID.7 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 321 miles for the Polestar 4 Coupé and 281 miles for the VW ID.7 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Polestar 4 Coupé goes roughly 40 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Polestar 4 Coupé or the VW ID.7?
The VW ID.7 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 146 mm narrower than the Polestar 4 Coupé. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 538 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.7 and about 392 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 4 Coupé. The Polestar 4 Coupé also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .