2023 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor vs 2024 BMW 1 Series 120i
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Polestar 2 vs BMW 1 Series, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PricePolestar 2: AED 184,900BMW 1 Series: AED 185,000Polestar 2 is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerPolestar 2: 231 hpBMW 1 Series: 177 hpPolestar 2 makes 54 hp more.
- TorquePolestar 2: 330 NmBMW 1 Series: 250 NmPolestar 2 makes 80 Nm more.
- LengthPolestar 2: 4606 mmBMW 1 Series: 4329 mmPolestar 2 is 277 mm longer.
- SeatingPolestar 2: 5 SeaterBMW 1 Series: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spacePolestar 2: 405 LBMW 1 Series: 360 LPolestar 2 carries 45 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Polestar 2 or BMW 1 Series?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Polestar 2 is AED 100 cheaper. Polestar 2 makes 54 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Polestar
2 Standard Range Single Motor
AED 184,900*
BMW
1 Series 120i
AED 185,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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-
231
330
Electric
4
1600
177
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4
Displacement (cc)
-
1600
Power (hp)
231
177
Peak Torque (Nm)
330
250
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
1-speed
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
52
17.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
52
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
17.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
7.4
160
7.5
222
0 to 100 (s)
7.4
7.5
Top Speed (km/h)
160
222
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
Single Motor
69 kWh
32 Minutes
-
478
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
Single Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
69 kWh
-
Charging Time
32 Minutes
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
478
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4606
1891
1477
2735
2015
255/45 R19
255/45 R19
405
-
5
4329
1984
1440
2690
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-
-
360
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4606
4329
Width (mm)
1891
1984
Height (mm)
1477
1440
Wheelbase (mm)
2735
2690
Weight (kg)
2015
-
Front Tyres
255/45 R19
-
Rear Tyres
255/45 R19
-
Cargo Space (L)
405
360
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
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Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist