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2024 Hyundai Elantra vs 2024 Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 95.1 to 70.8, on fuel & range, safety.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Elantra Hybrid B…

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2024 Polestar 2

The 2024 Polestar 2 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Whee…

Verdict · default weights

2024 Polestar 2

Clear win

The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 95.1 to 70.8, on fuel & range, safety.

Fuel & range2024 Polestar 2 leads by 46.7
Safety2024 Polestar 2 leads by 7.4
Category · weight2024 Polestar 2overall 95.12024 Hyundai Elantraoverall 70.8
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310053.3
Safetyw 491.484
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall95.170.8

Polestar 2: model-level data · Hyundai Elantra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Polestar 2

Safety Signal80 B
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls5
Owner complaints24 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutBack Over Prevention (14), Electrical System (5), Tires (5)

Top recalls

  • highAir Bags24V939000 · 7 vehicles
  • minorBack Over Prevention25V615000 · 27,816 vehicles
  • minorService Brakes, Hydraulic25V409000 · 2 vehicles
  • minorBack Over Prevention25V280000 · 27,816 vehicles
  • minorBack Over Prevention24V477000 · 25,825 vehicles

Hyundai Elantra

Safety Signal77 C
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints59 · 5 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (19), Electrical System (18), Forward Collision Avoidance (13)

Top recalls

  • criticalElectrical System26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
  • highEngine And Engine Cooling24V308000 · 13,511 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Polestar 2Hyundai Elantra
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsBEVHEV, GAS
EPA configuration compared2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)Elantra Hybrid Blue
Combined mpg / MPGe11554
EPA annual fuel cost$650$1,150
EV range320 mi
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2024 Polestar 2 or the 2024 Hyundai Elantra?

The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 95.1 to 70.8, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Polestar 2 scores 95.1 and the 2024 Hyundai Elantra 70.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Polestar 2 or the 2024 Hyundai Elantra?

2024 Polestar 2: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 5 recalls. 2024 Hyundai Elantra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.