Kia Forte 2.0 LXS vs Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Comparison winners
4 metrics
0-100 winner
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
6.2 s
Runner-up: 10.0 s
Power winner
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
299 hp
Runner-up: 147 hp
Cargo winner
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
440 L
Runner-up: 434 L
Price winner
Kia Forte 2.0 LXS
$18,610
Runner-up: $50,300
Key differences
- Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.2 s vs 10.0 s).
- Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has more power (299 hp vs 147 hp).
- Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has more cargo volume (440 L vs 434 L).
- Kia Forte 2.0 LXS has the lower starting MSRP ($18,610 vs $50,300).
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.0 s | 6.2 s |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Power | 147 hp | 299 hp |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Range & Efficiency | ||
| Range | — | 600 km |
| Battery | — | 82 kWh |
| Fuel Tank | 50 L | — |
| Efficiency | 7.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| CO2 Emissions | 162 g/km | 0 g/km |
| DC Charging | — | 205 kW |
| Size & Capacity | ||
| Length | 4,640 mm | 4,606 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 151 mm |
| Cargo | 434 L | 440 L |
| Curb Weight | 1,283 kg | 2,015 kg |
| Towing | — | 1,500 kg |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Turning Circle | 10.6 m | 11.4 m |
| Starting MSRP | $18,610 | $50,300 |