Polestar 4 Performance vs Kia EV8
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Polestar | Kia |
| Model | 4 Performance | EV8 |
| Status | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 94 kWh usable, 102 kWh total | 113.2 kWh |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion Nickel-manganese-cobalt (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer |
| Range | 560 km WLTP (435 km EPA) | 370 miles |
| Consumption | 16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | Yes |
| Recuperation | Yes | Yes |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | AWD 400 kW (544 hp) | RWD 600 hp |
| Torque | 686 Nm (506 lb-ft) | 500 lb-ft |
| Acceleration | 3.8 sec 0-100 km/h | 4.5 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 160 mph |
BODY |
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| Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4839 x 2139 x 1544 mm (190.5 x 84.2 x 60.8 in) | 4930 x 2055 x 1790 mm (194.1 x 80.9 x 70.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2999 mm (118.1 in) | 3100 mm (122.0 in) |
| Weight | EU: 2351 kg unladen | 4,500 Pounds |
| Wheels Size | R20, R21, R22 | R19, R20 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | Four link | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | integral link | Multi-Link |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 22 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | CCS 200 kW max | CCS 235 kW |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats; swivel seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass | Panoramic |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, Park Assist | Front and rear sensors |
| Connectivity | Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | 9 airbags: side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | 5 |
| Driving Aids | 1 radar, 12 cameras, 12 sensors. Lane Keeping Aid, Blind Spot alert, Collision risk warning, Rear Cross traffic alert, Driver Alert Control, Road Sign information, Active high beam, Emergency brake lights, Collision avoidance (incl. cyclists and pedestrians), Collision warning at night, Lane Departure Warning, oncoming traffic collision avoidance, Cross Traffic Alert with brake support, Post-Impact Braking | 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Junction Turning/Crossing function, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist |
