Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo 5.5 s Runner-up: 6.2 s
Power winner Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor 299 hp Runner-up: 280 hp
Cargo winner Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo 480 L Runner-up: 405 L
Price winner Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo $46,500 Runner-up: $48,400

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor against the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a battery-electric powertrain and the other a petrol system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.5 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor. 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has the higher listed output at 299 hp; 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo is rated at 280 hp, a difference of 19 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor at 490 Nm and 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo at 400 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 480 litres versus 405 litres, a difference of 75 litres. 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo is 37 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo has the lower listed starting price at $46,500, compared with $48,400 for 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor. 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.2 s5.5 s
Top Speed205 km/h240 km/h
Power299 hp280 hp
Torque490 Nm400 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range655 km
Battery82 kWh
Fuel Tank58 L
Efficiency14.5 kWh/100km8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km182 g/km
DC Charging205 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,606 mm4,643 mm
Ground Clearance151 mm135 mm
Cargo405 L480 L
Curb Weight2,010 kg1,540 kg
Towing1,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.5 m11.2 m
Starting MSRP$48,400$46,500

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo?

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.5 seconds, versus 6.2 seconds for 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo?

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 205 km/h (127 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo?

2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has more power at 299 hp, a 19 hp advantage over 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo?

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo has more listed cargo space at 480 litres (17.0 cu ft), versus 405 litres (14.3 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo?

2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is heavier at 2,010 kg (4,431 lb), while 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo is listed at 1,540 kg (3,395 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo?

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $46,500 USD, compared with $48,400 USD for 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo?

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2.0 Turbo leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.