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Polestar 5 vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (884 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (101,700 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 5 or Audi A7?

Polestar 5 vs Audi A7: Key differences

Polestar 5

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Audi A7

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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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.

Audi A7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,629 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 602 km more than the Audi A7.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 5 offers markedly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 254 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A7 takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers a bit more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

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 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is noticeably lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 692 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 is decisively 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 £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
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Polestar 5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
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Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
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Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
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Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Polestar 5?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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