Polestar 4 vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. 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 Polestar 4 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Polestar 4 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Polestar 4 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Polestar 4 and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

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 Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 100kWh (Polestar 4) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 620km and 610km.

Space & Comfort

The Polestar 4 measures 4,840mm long on a 2,999mm wheelbase, 37mm longer than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Polestar 4 and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Polestar 4 a 3L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 Volvo EX60's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.6 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 electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $91 a year less for the Volvo EX60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Polestar 4: the lower starting price ($78,500 against $86,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (526L against 523L).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 200kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($715 a year against $806).

The Verdict

Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 71

The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Polestar 4 ahead by 31 points), performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 14 points), energy efficiency (Volvo EX60 ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX60 costs about $91 less (14.9 kWh/100km against 16.8 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).

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