Audi Q8 e-tron S vs Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) has a starting price of €98100, compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…), which starts at €81590.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | China, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €98100 | €81590 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 7.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 407 km | 507 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 458 km | 610 km |
| Range (GCC) | 383 km | 500 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 106 kWh | 107 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 27.7 kWh/100 km | 21.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.61 km/kWh | 4.67 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4 | 7.2 |
Charging
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 7.6 |
Performance
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 3 motors: IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 370 kW | 360 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 496 hp | 483 hp |
| Motor Torque | 973 Nm | 840 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 5 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4915 mm | 4900 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2120 mm |
| Height | 1631 mm | 1627 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2985 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron S | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2725 kg | 2584 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 569 l | 484 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1637 l | 1411 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l | 32 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 2200 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.8 | 7.5 |
