DS N°8 vs Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 leads on fast-charge peak. The DS N°8 leads on cargo space.
SUV
DS N°8 PALLAS FWD 230 hp
France · checked Oct 23, 2026 · dsautomobiles.fr
51/100#116 of 434 · Everyday
Liftback
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)
1 of 14 versions
No US price yet
51/100#53 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
N°8DS N°8Polestar 2Polestar 2
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+45 kW· 28%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.5 cu ft· 52%
- Power- best on this row+51 kW· 30%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row4 kWh/100 mi faster· 14%
- Top speed- best on this row+9 mph· 8%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | DS N°8 | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Long range Single motor |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Long range Single motor | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Weight | no data | version: Standard range Single motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the DS N°8 if
Score by category
out of 100
DS N°8Polestar 2
Range
93- Different test cycles - not compared.94Charging
5167Performance
51no dataPracticality
6241
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- DS N°8
- WLTP
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Polestar 2Polestar 2
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- DS N°8
- Polestar 2
- Ahead by
- 45 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- DS N°8
- Polestar 2
- version: Long range Single motor
Where next
- DS N°8Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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DS N°8 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 23 sources
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