Polestar 5 vs Subaru Trailseeker
The Polestar 5 leads on 10–80% charge and 0–62 mph.
Sedan
Polestar 5 Performance
1 of 4 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com
73/100#126 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
ET-HS AWD with manufacturer-option 20-inch aluminium wheels
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025
71/100#32 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 5Polestar 5TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row6 min faster· 21%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+200 kW· 133%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.3 s quicker· 29%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.6 cu ft· 67%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.3 s faster· 30%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 5 | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Touring Leather | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Touring Leather | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Leather | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 5Subaru Trailseeker
Range
89- Different test cycles - not compared.77Charging
7251Performance
10094Practicality
4285
How much is each in the US?
Polestar 5
Subaru Trailseeker
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025 - Price checked Dec 4, 2025 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2026 Premium
- $39,995
- Premium
- $39,995
- 2026 Limited
- $43,995
- Limited
- $43,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Polestar 5
- 346 miWLTP
- Subaru Trailseeker
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Polestar 5
- 22 min
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- 6 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Polestar 5
- 350 kW
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- 200 kW
Which is quicker?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Polestar 5
- 3.2 s
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- 1.3 s
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 21 sources
Every source link (44)
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