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

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

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

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

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

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 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Length 181.3 in 194 in
Width (with Mirrors) 78.1 in 84.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.2 in 75.7 in
Height 58.3 in 57.3 in
Wheelbase 107.7 in 116.1 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 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4650 lb 5203 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 14.3 ft3 17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 38.7 ft3 47 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.2 ft3 1 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 4630 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 5.7
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