Car comparison

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWhvsPolestar 2 78 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Tesla Model S

85D 85 kWh

417 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2014-2016
VS

Polestar 2

78 kWh

408 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    417 hp
    311 kW
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Polestar 2 78 kWh

  • Lightest
    2,113 kg
    4,658 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Power
417hp311kW
408hp304kW
Torque-
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
2,199kg4,848lb
2,113kg4,658lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,600kg5,732lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.4s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
40.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
4,970mm196in
4,606mm181in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,735mm108in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,601mm63in
Ground clearance
163mm6in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
745L
-
Max trunk volume
1,645L
440L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
40.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
Polestar278 kWh
408 hp
304 kW

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh has 9 hp more than Polestar 2 78 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Polestar 2 78 kWh and Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh: 9 hp (7 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
2,199 kg
4,848 lb
Polestar278 kWh
2,113 kg
4,658 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Polestar278 kWh
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh4.4 s
Polestar278 kWh4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh and Polestar 2 78 kWh: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Polestar278 kWh
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Polestar278 kWh
408 hp
304 kW
4.7 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
Power
417 hp
311 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Polestar278 kWh
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhPolestar278 kWh
Power
417 hp
311 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
-
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
2,199 kg
4,848 lb
2,113 kg
4,658 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 305 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Polestar 2 78 kWh

  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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