Global EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Long Range Performance 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 €79800. The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €33450 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Years of Production 2021-2023 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture China Germany
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €79800
Price Europe (Used) €33450 - Price Europe (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 Performance (2021-2023).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Range (EPA) 418 km 607 km
Range (WLTP) 468 km 716 km
Range (GCC) 397 km 588 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 94.9 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.9 kWh/100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.29 km/kWh 6.2 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.5 9.4

Charging

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) 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 Performance (2021-2023) maxes out at 150 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

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

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 350 kW 340 kW
Motor Power (hp) 469 hp 456 hp
Motor Torque 680 Nm 855 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.4 s 4.7 s
Top Speed 205 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 6 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 Performance (2021-2023).

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

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Length 4606 mm 4928 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1985 mm 2137 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1859 mm 1923 mm
Height 1473 mm 1455 mm
Wheelbase 2735 mm 2950 mm

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 Performance (2021-2023).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2110 kg 2360 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 405 l 502 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1095 l 1330 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 41 l 27 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2100 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5 5.7
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