2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. 2022 Polestar 2
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Polestar 2 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E and the 2022 Polestar 2.
When comparing the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E's and the 2022 Polestar 2's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2022 Polestar 2 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E's and the 2022 Polestar 2's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E is a better car than the 2022 Polestar 2.
Pricing: A used 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E ranges from $28,219 to $56,689 while a used 2022 Polestar 2 is priced between $27,000 to $44,820.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E loses 57.9 percent of its value and the 2022 Polestar 2 loses 62.9 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E retains 5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Polestar 2.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E’s base engine makes 266 horsepower, and the 2022 Polestar 2 base engine makes 231 horsepower. The Mustang Mach-E is rated to deliver an average of 110 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 230 miles. The 2 is rated to deliver an average of 113 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 270 miles. This gives the 2022 Polestar 2 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Mustang Mach-E is 14.1 hours (240V), while the charge time for the 2 is 8 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: The 2022 Polestar 2 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,970 - $73,263
Starting MSRP:
$43,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,845
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$33,500 - $43,895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$49,430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$45,900 - $55,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,326
Price Range:
$28,219 - $56,689
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$32,357
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$25,298 - $38,326
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
250
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,689
# Good or Great Deals:
85
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,800
Price Range:
$27,000 - $44,820
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$40,097
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$33,800 - $49,392
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
264
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,422
# Good or Great Deals:
97
Ford Mustang Mach-E Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Polestar 2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Polestar 2
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8 - 6.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
21.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
1.1 - 548.2
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
14 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
22 out of / 44Ranking
24 out of / 44Ranking
24 out of / 44Polestar 2 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 15Ranking
17 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Trim Levels
California Route 1, GT, Premium, Select
2022 Polestar 2 Trim Levels
Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Single Motor
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
266 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
231 hp
Torque:
243 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
110 / 96 / 103
Range (city/hwy):
230 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
70 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14.1 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
MPGe:
113 / 100 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
78 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
38.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4318 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
185.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4396 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
181.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Grabber Blue
Gray
Dark Matter Gray
Orange
Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iced Blue Silver
White
Space White / Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Void
Blue
Midnight
Gray
Magnesium / Moon / Thunder
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snow
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Embossed Textile / Charcoal WeaveTech
Beige
Barley
Gray
Slate WeaveTech / Zinc Embossed Textile
