2024 Hyundai Elantra vs 2024 Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 95.1 to 70.8, on fuel & range, safety.
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…
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…
2024 Polestar 2
Clear winThe Polestar 2 wins clearly, 95.1 to 70.8, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2024 Polestar 2overall 95.1 | 2024 Hyundai Elantraoverall 70.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 53.3 |
| Safetyw 4 | 91.4 | 84 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 95.1 | 70.8 |
Polestar 2: model-level data · Hyundai Elantra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPolestar 2
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
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling24V308000 · 13,511 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Polestar 2 | Hyundai Elantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | Elantra Hybrid Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 54 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $1,150 |
| EV range | 320 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 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.