Compare the2026 Subaru SolterraVS 2025 Polestar 4

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

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

The Subaru Solterra’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Polestar 4 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Solterra 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.

The Subaru Solterra has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Polestar 4 has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2025.

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Subaru’s powertrain warranty covers the Solterra 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 21 times as many Subaru dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Solterra’s warranty.

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

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On the EPA test cycle the Solterra gets better mileage than the Polestar 4:

			MPGe
Solterra
	AWD	Premium Electric Motors	131 city/109 hwy
		Limited Electric Motors	128 city/105 hwy
		XT Electric Motors	128 city/105 hwy
Polestar 4
	RWD	Electric Motor	93 city/87 hwy
	AWD	Electric Motors	86 city/80 hwy

The Solterra can travel longer on a full charge than the Polestar 4 on a full charge:

			Miles
Solterra
	AWD	Premium Electric Motors	288 miles
		Limited Electric Motors	278 miles
		XT Electric Motors	278 miles
Polestar 4
	AWD	Electric Motors	272 miles

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For better maneuverability, the Solterra’s turning circle is 1.5 feet tighter than the Polestar 4’s (36.7 feet vs. 38.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Solterra has a 1.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Polestar 4 (8.3 vs. 6.5 inches), allowing the Solterra to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

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The Subaru Solterra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 550 to 800 pounds less than the Polestar 4.

The Solterra is 6 inches shorter than the Polestar 4, making the Solterra easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Solterra is 5.9 inches narrower than the Polestar 4, making the Solterra easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

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The Solterra has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 4 with its rear seat up (23.8 vs. 18.6 cubic feet). The Solterra has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 4 with its rear seat folded (63.5 vs. 54.2 cubic feet).

The Solterra’s cargo area is larger than the Polestar 4’s in almost every dimension:

	Solterra	4
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	47”/75”	39”/75”
Max Width	50.4”	49.5”
Min Width	38.1”	45.5”
Height	36.5”	27.5”

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The Solterra’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra 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 Solterra has standard 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 Solterra has standard extendable sun visors. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Solterra’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.

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

The Solterra 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 Solterra 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 Solterra equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The Polestar 4, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Subaru Solterra empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The Subaru Solterra 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. Both vehicles also offer Qi charging for the rear passengers.

The Solterra Limited/Touring has a 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Solterra Limited/Touring’s Advanced Park can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.