Ineos Grenadier vs Polestar 4

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Polestar 4 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Polestar 4 offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The Polestar 4 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Polestar 4 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 55mm longer than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 729L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Polestar 4's turning circle is 1.9 m tighter, 11.6 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km) and electricity for the Polestar 4 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Polestar 4).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 526L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Polestar 4: the lower starting price ($78,500 against $107,000) and more power (200kW against 183kW).

The Verdict

Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 60

The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 29 points), value (Polestar 4 ahead by 23 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 526L in the Polestar 4.

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