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Audi A8 vs Polestar 4 comparison
Compare performance (571 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Polestar 4?
Audi A8 vs Polestar 4: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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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.
Polestar 4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,314 £.
As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 562 km more than the Audi A8.
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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 A8 offers only slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers moderately more torque with 800 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 114 Nm more.
A8
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 A8 is marginally lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers visibly more boot space – 526 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries markedly more – 700 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Polestar 4 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 £53,100
Polestar 4
Audi A8
Polestar 4
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Audi A8
The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.
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Polestar 4
The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
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Audi A8
Polestar 4
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,945 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
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Payload
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Polestar
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