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Polestar 4 vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or Audi Q8 e-tron?

Polestar 4 vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

Polestar 4

4.8 (12 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Audi Q8 e-tron

  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Polestar 4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 4 is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 25 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 4 offers marginally more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers markedly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 287 Nm more.

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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 4 is slightly lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers only slightly more boot space – 569 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries visibly more – 595 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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.

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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 590 - 620 km
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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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Reviews Polestar 4

4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Didier
6 Jun 2026, 19:04:29

Beautiful car with exceptional comfort. Tesla is still the more affordable car, but if I'm going to drive, I'd go with Polestar without hesitation.

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Alain Lescadres
2 Jun 2026, 01:50:33

Fantastic car in all ways

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Dave
21 May 2026, 08:55:02

Very nice comfort and interior feel. Big wide car with great seating front and rear.

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Carlos
21 Jan 2026, 19:23:48

The Polestar 4 has a very attractive design that doesn’t go unnoticed.
The interior is elegant, comfortable and finished with good materials.
Easy to drive, great grip on the tarmac and strong acceleration.
For the price, there are things to improve to be competitive with other brands of equal quality and technology; it needs meaningful upgrades — e.g., better driving ADAS, true autonomous parking and the ability to move the car remotely if you can’t get inside. Improving charging times is essential, and not having a rear window while relying on a camera in the interior mirror shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Otherwise, a spectacular car with a gorgeous design.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
89 - 106 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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
526 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
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Length
4,915 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
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Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
455 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 4 have?

The Polestar 4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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