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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Polestar 2?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • barely more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,066 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 64 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

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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 Q8 e-tron offers barely more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is only slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers visibly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 233 Nm more.

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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 clearly lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 570 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers visibly more boot space – 569 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 542 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries noticeably more – 595 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron comes out modestly ahead 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 595 km
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The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
375 - 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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