Kia EV5 vs Polestar 5
The Polestar 5 leads on range (WLTP) and 0–62 mph. The Kia EV5 leads on cargo space.
SUV
Version named in Korean by the source
1 of 27 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
Sedan
Polestar 5 Performance
1 of 4 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV5Kia EV5Polestar 5Polestar 5
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+17 mi· 5%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row5.3 s quicker· 62%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.1 cu ft· 55%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- Top speed- best on this row+53 mph· 52%
- Torque- best on this row+531 lb-ft· 244%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV5 | Polestar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV5Polestar 5
Range
9194Charging
3480Performance
41100Practicality
577
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Kia EV5
- 329 miWLTP
- Polestar 5
- 346 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- 17 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV5
- 30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
- Polestar 5
- 22 min
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV5
- 150 kWversion not named
- Polestar 5
- 350 kW
Which is quicker?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Kia EV5
- Polestar 5
- 3.2 s
- Ahead by
- 5.3 s
Where next
- Kia EV5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Kia EV5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 20 sources
Every source link (81)
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