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