Global EV Comparison: Audi e-tron S vs Polestar 3 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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €88190. The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €41590 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi e-tron S Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Years of Production 2020-2022 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China China, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €88190
Price Europe (Used) €41590 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6.3 6.9

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022).

Property Audi e-tron S Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Range (EPA) 335 km 449 km
Range (WLTP) 374 km 560 km
Range (GCC) 315 km 451 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 95 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 86.5 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 27.5 kWh/100 km 23.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 3.64 km/kWh 4.21 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 3.1 5.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) maxes out at 155 kW.

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

Property Audi e-tron S Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 155 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.7 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has more power, the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Audi e-tron S Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), 2 IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 370 kW 380 kW
Motor Power (hp) 496 hp 510 hp
Motor Torque 973 Nm 910 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.5 s 4.7 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 6.6 6.6

Dimensions

The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) and Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi e-tron S Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Length 4902 mm 4900 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2120 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1976 mm 1968 mm
Height 1629 mm 1627 mm
Wheelbase 2928 mm 2985 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) 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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022).

Property Audi e-tron S Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2730 kg 2584 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 660 l 484 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1655 l 1411 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 50 l 32 l
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 2200 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 7.5
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