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Polestar 3 vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

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

Polestar 3 vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

Polestar 3

  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • barely lighter

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

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 Q8 e-tron is marginally 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 slightly more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 111 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

Q8 e-tron

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 only slightly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 910 Nm. That’s about 63 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, Polestar 3 is barely 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 a bit 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 slightly 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 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
Polestar 3
Audi Q8 e-tron

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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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Audi Q8 e-tron

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 3
Audi Q8 e-tron

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
4,900 mm
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
285 - 496 kg
Payload
515 - 595 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Audi
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