USA EV Comparison: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro vs Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor

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General Info

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $67900. The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $23100 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-2023
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $67900 - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $23100
GCC Score 7.5 6.4

Range and Efficiency

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2023).

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Range (EPA) 377 mi 260 mi
Range (WLTP) 445 mi 303 mi
Range (GCC) 365 mi 252 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94.9 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26 kWh/100 mi 29.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.85 mi/kWh 3.36 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.4 6.7

Charging

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2023) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2023) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 270 kW 150 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 8 6.4

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars deliver the same 0-60 mph acceleration time, but the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) boasts greater motor power.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 340 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 456 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 631 lb-ft 487 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 4.5 s
Top Speed 130 mph 127 mph
Performance Score 6.3 5.8

Dimensions

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2023).

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Length 194 in 181.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.1 in 78.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.7 in 73.2 in
Height 57.3 in 58.3 in
Wheelbase 116.1 in 107.7 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2023).

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5203 lb 4650 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.7 ft3 14.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 47 ft3 38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1 ft3 1.2 ft3
Towing Capacity 4630 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 5.1
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