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

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

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

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

Dimensions

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

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Audi e-tron S
Length 4900 mm 4902 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2120 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1968 mm 1976 mm
Height 1627 mm 1629 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 2928 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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Audi e-tron S
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2584 kg 2730 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 484 l 660 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1411 l 1655 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 32 l 50 l
Towing Capacity 2200 kg 1800 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 7.7
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