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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Polestar 2?

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

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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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

A6 e-tron Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Polestar 2 is a bit cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,666 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is barely more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 95 km more than the Polestar 2.

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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 A6 e-tron Sportback offers somewhat 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 Sportback is barely 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 Sportback is a bit 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 Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 855 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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, Polestar 2 is marginally lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers somewhat 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 Sportback offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,330 L, about 235 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries slightly 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 Sportback is clearly superior 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.

from £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 572 - 754 km
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Mark
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Audi much better quality than Tesla

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 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
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 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
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Polestar
Is the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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