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Audi A5 Avant vs Polestar 2 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 42000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Polestar 2?

Audi A5 Avant

Polestar 2

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

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Avant has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the Polestar 2 costs 42000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1834 £.

As for range, the Polestar 2 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 659 km, about 551 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 476 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Polestar 2 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 740 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm difference.

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

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.

Seats: Polestar 2 offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is slightly lighter – 1785 kg compared to 2015 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers to a small extent more room – 476 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Avant performs noticeable better – up to 1424 L, which is about 329 L more than the Polestar 2.

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

Who wins the race?

The Polestar 2 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 2 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £42,000
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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
Audi A5 Avant
Polestar 2

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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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Polestar 2

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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 A5 Avant
Polestar 2
A5 Avant @ Audi AG
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Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
42000 - 57400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2015 - 2188 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4606 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1473 - 1479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1095 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
375 - 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
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
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?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.