Polestar 4 vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Polestar 4 and Volkswagen Tayron hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Polestar 4 and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Polestar 4, against 8 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Polestar 4 and 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Polestar 4 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Polestar 4 stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Polestar 4 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Polestar 4 and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

Drivetrain

The Polestar 4 uses a Electric Motor producing 200kW and 343Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.1 seconds.

The Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Polestar 4 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Polestar 4 measures 4,840mm long on a 2,999mm wheelbase, 48mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Polestar 4 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Polestar 4 a 181L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 0.5 m tighter, 11.6 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Polestar 4 costs about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Polestar 4: more power (200kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (526L against 345L).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $78,500) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 73

The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Volkswagen Tayron's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Polestar 4 ahead by 16 points), technology (Polestar 4 ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 526L in the Polestar 4, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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