Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Genesis G80 2.5T AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.0 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor. 2025 Genesis G80 2.5T AWD has the higher listed output at 300 hp; 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is rated at 299 hp, a difference of 1 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor at 490 Nm and 2025 Genesis G80 2.5T AWD at 422 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 Genesis G80 2.5T AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 424 litres versus 405 litres, a difference of 19 litres. 2025 Genesis G80 2.5T AWD is 389 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
2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has the lower listed starting price at $48,400, compared with $54,150 for 2025 Genesis G80 2.5T AWD. 2025 Genesis G80 2.5T AWD 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.