Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs. Polestar 2
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 6 and 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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 and the Polestar 2.
When comparing the Hyundai IONIQ 6's and the Polestar 2's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Polestar 2 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 6's and the Polestar 2's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a better car than the Polestar 2.
Pricing: A used 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 ranges from $28,117 to $52,343 while a used 2024 Polestar 2 is priced between $44,200 to $65,978. For a new model, the Hyundai IONIQ 6's price is between $36,812 and $55,015, with the Polestar 2 priced between $51,780 and $68,870.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 loses 53.5 percent of its value and the Polestar 2 loses 62.9 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ 6 retains 9.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Polestar 2.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai IONIQ 6’s base engine makes 149 horsepower, and the Polestar 2 base engine makes 299 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric midsize cars, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Polestar 2 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Polestar 2 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$36,812 - $55,015
Starting MSRP:
$37,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,780 - $68,870
Starting MSRP:
$49,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$47,030
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$38,990 - $52,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,376
Price Range:
$28,117 - $52,343
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
221
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,724
# Good or Great Deals:
42
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,090
Price Range:
$44,200 - $65,978
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$60,093
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$58,090 - $62,096
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,193
# Good or Great Deals:
9
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$20,859
Depreciation %:
55.6%
Resale Value $:
$16,641
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
48.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
48.3% - 63.7%
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Polestar 2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ 6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Polestar 2
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
9.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
1.5 - 127.5
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 26Polestar 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
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SE Standard Range, SEL
Polestar 2 Trim Levels
Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Single Motor
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
149 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
299 hp
Torque:
361 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 120 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
240 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
53 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.3 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
320 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
82 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.2 cubic feet
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
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3935 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
191 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 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 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Pearl
Blue
Transmission Blue Pearl
Green
Digital Green Pearl
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
Silver
Curated Silver Metallic
White
Serenity White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Space
Blue
Midnight
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snow
Beige
Jupiter
Gray
Magnesium / Thunder
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Embossed Textile / Charcoal WeaveTech
Gray
Slate WeaveTech / Zinc / Zinc Embossed Textile
