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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Polestar 3?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Polestar 3

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • very slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi Q8 e-tron is very slightly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,305 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is slightly more efficient: consuming 17.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 111 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 Polestar 3 offers only slightly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers very slightly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 910 Nm. That’s about 63 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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 3 is very slightly lighter – 2,575 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers moderately more boot space – 569 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 226 L more than the Polestar 3.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries slightly more – 595 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron holds a narrow 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
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
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
107 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
285 - 496 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
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 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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