Polestar 2 vs Volvo C40. Quick comparison #Electric #P2 #C40

I have had my C40 now couple of weeks and I love it💙

Thank you for this comparison.

I own a P2 and it is lovely to drive.

Both great cars IMO. I chose the C40 over the P2. Easier to get in and out of for me and better styling. P2 is more like a BMW M3 in terms of handling and sportiness. Can’t go wrong with either one

I've test-driven both and much preferred the C40 (which I have on order), mainly for seating position, feeling of space in the cabin, styling, access/egress and availability of textured wool seats. Mind you, I am a very old man, so that no doubt affects my preferences. I'd like to see two main improvements to the C40: a camera-based rear view mirror and the adoption of the Polestar's implementation of the Google Automotive interface (as discussed in the the video).

C40 lane assist option can be upgraded over the air. It’s software. Cup holder can’t be moved.

Hello Kristian! I ordered c40. Its just that the leasingdeal was much better in Volvo. How do you like the backseats? Peace from Finland😊

I have the polestar 2. Great car. But, a little low to get in and out of. And the console is a bit crowding. The C40 looks so damn sexy to me. Although the 2023 does not have blacked out roof. BUT I love it’s stying. I am actually considering going to the C40. Am I crazy ?

i drove the polestar 2 for a month last year and loved it. i'm now one day into a month with the c40. so far, the c40 seems a really impressive vehicle; as is the p2. the c40 seems to offer the same shock/awe power proposition we find in the p2. but i, for one, find the handling of the p2 to be considerably better. it's true i can't really imagine why that is, given the vehicles are so similar. but my recollection is that the p2 is far tighter around corners at higher speeds. both cars enable you to outrun essentially anything on the road. these vehicles are both basically mind blowing. and having driven the tesla models S,Y,3 & X, i do find it quite obvious that the Volvo/Polestar vehicles are simply better in every regard. it's true the Tesla charging ecosystem is authentically better. but we keep hearing that barrier will come down. i still haven't yet been able to commit to purchasing any of the electric vehicles, though i'm usually driving one. i share the observation noted by an earlier commenter that used polestars are available at rather convincing discounts in the US. there are literally hundreds of polestar 2's with less than 1000 miles on them that can be purchased for 25-35k.

Have to agree with the cup holder, perhaps a 3D printed cup holder mounted against the glove compartment is a workaround option? Does the door pockets hold bottles snugly? Regarding the seat height, I supposed you could compensate in the polestar 2 by adjusting upwards?

I test drove the C40 single motor. Plenty of go and I liked the look and comfort inside. I agree that the touch panel interface is not very good. What I really did not like was the steering, suspension and the amount of regen. Too much regen. You had to be really careful and precise with the accelerator pedal to operate the vehicle to drive smoothly. I though the suspension was to sloppy and the steering did not have a precise feel to it. Also the kWh/km was too high. I gather this has been improved in the 2024 model due in May this year. Could be a great vehicle but let down by its handling and user interface.

The C40 steering assist gripe should easily be added with an OTA. I don’t understand why they won’t though.

I slightly prefer the P2, however what would be the better car in the city? Do you think the P2 is more difficult to park because of the additional length of the car? What would be your feeling? Thank you.

I’d choose the Polestar 2, even though the C40’s 2 real cap holders are tempting 🇸🇪🇳🇴

I Will go for C40. Have the XC60 twin engine T6 and like the XC concept. P2 is like sitting on the floor.

Love my P2 since Feb 2021 as a drivers car but am curious about the C40 and would like to test drive it for comparison.

The Polestar 2 is fantastic! But with issues.

C40 Always

C40

P2 hands down for the muscle car look (or if you prefer escaped concept car look), the Google Automotive OS, the lower and better driving position, sportier handling...