Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S vs Polestar 3 Long Range Performance vs Kia EV9 GT
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
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Kia EV9 GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | China, USA | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €98050 | €88190 | €89990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €84970 | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Kia EV9 GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 407 km | 449 km | 402 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 471 km | 560 km | 505 km |
| Range (GCC) | 390 km | 451 km | 406 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 111 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 106 kWh | 107 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 27.2 kWh/100 km | 23.7 kWh/100 km | 23.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.68 km/kWh | 4.21 km/kWh | 4.23 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4 | 5.6 | 5.1 |
Charging
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Kia EV9 GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 10.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 250 kW | 210 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Kia EV9 GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 370 kW | 380 kW | 373 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 496 hp | 510 hp | 501 hp |
| Motor Torque | 973 Nm | 910 Nm | 739 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.7 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Kia EV9 GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4915 mm | 4900 mm | 5015 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2120 mm | 2300 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1976 mm | 1968 mm | 1980 mm |
| Height | 1617 mm | 1627 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2985 mm | 3100 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Kia EV9 GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 6, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2725 kg | 2584 kg | 2648 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 528 l | 484 l | 333 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1567 l | 1411 l | 2393 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l | 32 l | 52 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 2200 kg | 2500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 7.5 | 9.1 |
