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Audi A3 Limousine vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Polestar 2?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,477 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 724 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 425 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 has only a minor advantage in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
Audi A3 Limousine
Polestar 2

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Polestar
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