Global EV Comparison: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro vs Polestar 2 Long Range Performance

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Performance
Years of Production 2024-… 2021-2023
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €79800 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €33450
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 Performance (2021-2023).

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Performance
Range (EPA) 607 km 418 km
Range (WLTP) 716 km 468 km
Range (GCC) 588 km 397 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94.9 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km 18.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.2 km/kWh 5.29 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.4 6.4

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

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 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 340 kW 350 kW
Motor Power (hp) 456 hp 469 hp
Motor Torque 855 Nm 680 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 205 km/h
Performance Score 6.3 6

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 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Performance
Length 4928 mm 4606 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2137 mm 1985 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1923 mm 1859 mm
Height 1455 mm 1473 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 2735 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 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Polestar 2 Long Range Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2360 kg 2110 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 502 l 405 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1330 l 1095 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 27 l 41 l
Towing Capacity 2100 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 5