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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Polestar 2?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Avant

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.

Polestar 2 is visibly cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,080 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 14.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 57 km more than the Polestar 2.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is slightly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers moderately more torque with 855 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

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, Polestar 2 is only slightly lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers a bit more boot space – 502 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,422 L, about 327 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries a bit more – 500 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant 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.

from £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Polestar 2

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant wraps Audi's trademark refinement into a sleek electric estate that looks at home in the city or on the open road. Inside it's grown-up and tech-forward with practical packaging for family life, delivering a composed, confident drive that makes everyday hauling feel a bit more special and slightly futuristic.

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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 A6 e-tron Avant
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Polestar
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