Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Polestar 4

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque starts from $83,600 before on-road costs, while the Polestar 4 opens at $78,500. That makes the Polestar 4 the more affordable entry point by $5,100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,960 and $86,350 respectively.

The Polestar 4 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque stands out with head-up display and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gets grained leather upholstery while the Polestar 4 offers synthetic leather.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque uses a 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 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 184kW. In the real-world sprint, the Polestar 4 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque measures 4,371mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 469mm shorter 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 472L in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Polestar 4 a 54L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar 4). Both match on warranty length.