Comparison - Polestar 2 EV 2020 - vs - BMW iX1 xDrive30 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
59,900
Updated: 
22 Dec 2020
£
54,960
Updated: 
04 Oct 2022
Car Type: 
Car
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
snow
#F5F5F5
magnesium
#BFC2C3
thunder
#606163
moon
#928E81
midnight
#183A50
void
#000000
Color: 
Mineral White metallic
#EFEFEF
Sanremo Green metallic
#587B56
Black Sapphire metallic
#424242
Space Silver
#AFB2AF
Phytonic Blue metallic
#37658D
Utah Orange metallic
#DA9668
Blue Bay Lagoon Metallic
#204C5A

Electric

Motors: 
2 electric motors (rear and front axle)
Battery: 
78kWh
66.45 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
233mi
267mi
Full Charge Time: 
DC charging time in min (10-80% state of charge) with High-Power-Charging Station 29
Top Speed: 
111mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.70s
5.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

One of the most complete electric cars money can buy. Superb build quality, and decent to drive.

Pros
Beautifully built intuitive cabin,
effortless performance,
exceptionally cool image,

Pros
Performance Pack adjustable dampers are too firm out of the box
the look on Tesla drivers’ faces

By: 
topgear.com

The Polestar 2 is an excellent luxury electric vehicle, even if it's not as visually exciting as trendier alternatives.

Pros
Notable athleticism and quickness,
cabin materials and quality are indeed luxurious,
surprisingly intuitive infotainment system.

Cons
Exterior design isn't exactly daring,
race-inspired dampers require manual adjustments,
estimated driving range is underwhelming.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
More convincing than a petrol X1
New curved display is very appealing
Bigger and more practical than older X1s

Cons
Could there be a more affordable, less powerful version?
It’s a heavy blighter (but then so are most electric SUVs)
Lacks the pioneering feel of previous BMW i products

By: 
whichcar.com.au

Pros
Impressive performance
Good rear seat space
Decent range on a full charge

Cons
Firmer ride than rivals
No physical infotainment controls
Currently only one very expensive version available

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Feels premium
Easy to drive
Lots of kit as standard

Cons
No full one-pedal drive available
Pricey for a family SUV
Fiddly infotainment controls

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
487ft-lbs
364ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
408hp
308hp
Turning Circle: 
37.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Trim elements on steering wheel spokes in pearl chrome
12V - Power sockets
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
181.10in
177.10in
Width: 
76.70in
72.60in
Height: 
58.20in
63.60in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
6.60in
Front Track: 
62.60in
Rear Track: 
62.70in
Wheel Base: 
107.70in
105.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.30
Rear Head Room: 
39.80
Front Leg Room: 
42.20in
Rear leg room: 
33.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
54.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
52.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
38.70cu.ft
52.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
15.50cu.ft
17.30cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4680.00lbs
4596.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
instrument display, audio, telephone and driver assistance

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Premium Cloth
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Front sports seats
Single front passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Multi-Level Heating
Folding center armrest
40:20:40 split folding rear seats

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Glove compartment

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
600 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control
1 Subwoofer(S)
13 Total Speakers
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission
BMW iconic sound electric

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear wiper
Heated rear window
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 In
20"
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
Rear Fixed Headrests
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Closing system with central locking
Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet interior and tailgate
Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Electromechanical parking brake
Attentiveness assist
Tyre puncture warning system
iDrive controller
Drive off assistant

Options

Exterior Options: 
Load Carrier
Performance Package
Tow Bar Hitch
20" 4-V Spoke Black Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
Interior Options: 
Trunk Mat
Front And Rear Passenger Floor Mats