Compare the2026 Toyota C-HR VS 2026 Polestar 4

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Toyota C-HR achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Polestar 4 has not been tested.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the C-HR. But it costs extra on the Polestar 4.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the C-HR’s standard Downhill Assist Control allows you to creep down safely. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer Downhill Assist Control.

Both the C-HR and the Polestar 4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Toyota’s powertrain warranty covers the C-HR 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Polestar covers the 4. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Polestar 4 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 40 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the C-HR’s warranty.

The C-HR’s electric motors produces 66 more horsepower (338 vs. 272) than the Polestar 4’s standard electric motor.

On the EPA test cycle the C-HR gets better mileage than the Polestar 4:

			MPGe
C-HR
	AWD	SE Electric Motors	127 city/107 hwy
		XSE Electric Motors	122 city/102 hwy
Polestar 4
	RWD	Electric Motor	100 city/90 hwy
	AWD	Electric Motors	90 city/80 hwy

The C-HR SE can travel longer on a full charge than the Polestar 4 (287 miles vs. 280 miles).

For better maneuverability, the C-HR’s turning circle is 2.2 feet tighter than the Polestar 4’s (36 feet vs. 38.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the C-HR has a 1.5 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Polestar 4 (8 vs. 6.5 inches), allowing the C-HR to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Toyota C-HR may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 600 to 950 pounds less than the Polestar 4.

The C-HR is 1 foot shorter than the Polestar 4, making the C-HR easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The C-HR is 5.5 inches narrower than the Polestar 4, making the C-HR easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The C-HR has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 4 with its rear seat up (25.3 vs. 18.6 cubic feet). The C-HR has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 4 with its rear seat folded (59.5 vs. 54.2 cubic feet).

The C-HR has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Polestar 4 (1323 vs. 1069 lbs.).

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the C-HR to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Polestar doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Polestar 4.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The C-HR XSE offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the C-HR has standard extendable sun visors. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The C-HR’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Polestar 4’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

The C-HR has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Polestar 4.

Compared to the Polestar 4, the Toyota C-HR XSE eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its standard integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

The C-HR is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the Polestar 4, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the C-HR offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the Polestar 4.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the C-HR equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The Polestar 4, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Toyota C-HR empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The Toyota C-HR stands out above the Polestar 4 by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility.