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Polestar 3 vs Audi Q4 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or Audi Q4 e-tron?

Polestar 3 vs Audi Q4 e-tron: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • markedly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Audi Q4 e-tron is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,805 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 17.6 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 152 km more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

Q4 e-tron

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 Polestar 3 offers markedly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 3 is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Audi Q4 e-tron tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers visibly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 231 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q4 e-tron is markedly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers marginally more boot space – 535 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,490 L, about 79 L more than the Polestar 3.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 comes out clearly 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 £67,400
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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 567 - 706 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 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
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Length
4,900 mm
Length
4,588 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Payload
285 - 496 kg
Payload
505 - 515 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 3 have?

The Polestar 3 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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