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Audi A5 Sportback vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Polestar 2?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

Polestar 2

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  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A5 Sportback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,791 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 549 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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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 Audi A5 Sportback offers noticeably 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 Sportback is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback is moderately faster – 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: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 825 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is moderately lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers a bit more boot space – 405 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Sportback offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,175 L, about 80 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries markedly more – 530 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 holds a decisive overall lead 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 : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 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
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
475 - 530 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, 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
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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