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Audi A5 Avant vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Polestar 2?

Audi A5 Avant vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Avant is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,548 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 551 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

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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 Audi A5 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers slightly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is somewhat lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers somewhat more boot space – 405 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far ahead overall 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
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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Hje
10 May 2026, 10:01:51

I do a lot of highway and generally long distance driving where A5 is superior to BMW 3.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 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
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 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
480 - 535 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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