smart #5 Pulse AWD vs Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner smart #5 Pulse AWD 4.9 s Runner-up: 7.1 s
Range winner Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor 620 km Runner-up: 540 km
Power winner smart #5 Pulse AWD 588 hp Runner-up: 272 hp
Cargo winner smart #5 Pulse AWD 630 L Runner-up: 526 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD against the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds, compared with 7.1 seconds for 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor. 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the higher listed output at 588 hp; 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor is rated at 272 hp, a difference of 316 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD at 643 Nm and 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor at 343 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

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor carries the longer listed range at 620 km, against 540 km for 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD. 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the lower recorded consumption at 16.1 kWh/100km; 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD is listed at 19.9 kWh/100km. 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 400 kW, compared with 200 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 630 litres versus 526 litres, a difference of 104 litres. 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor carries the higher towing rating at 2,200 kg, while 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD is listed at 1,600 kg. 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor is 144 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 smart #5 Pulse 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.

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Specification smart #5 Pulse AWD2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor2026
Performance
0-100 km/h4.9 s7.1 s
Top Speed200 km/h200 km/h
Power588 hp272 hp
Torque643 Nm343 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range540 km620 km
Battery94 kWh100 kWh
Efficiency19.9 kWh/100km16.1 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging400 kW200 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,695 mm4,839 mm
Ground Clearance197 mm158 mm
Cargo630 L526 L
Curb Weight2,345 kg2,190 kg
Towing1,600 kg2,200 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle—12.1 m
Starting MSRP—$56,300

smart #5 Pulse AWD vs Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds, versus 7.1 seconds for 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

Both cars have the same listed top speed of 200 km/h, approximately 124 mph.

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has more power at 588 hp, a 316 hp advantage over 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor.

Which has more range, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the longer listed range at 620 km (385 miles), versus 540 km (336 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the larger listed battery at 100.0 kWh, compared with 94.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD has more listed cargo space at 630 litres (22.2 cu ft), versus 526 litres (18.6 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,200 kg (4,850 lb), compared with 1,600 kg (3,527 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD is heavier at 2,345 kg (5,170 lb), while 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor is listed at 2,190 kg (4,828 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 smart #5 Pulse AWD or the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor?

2026 smart #5 Pulse 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. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.