Audi Q4 e-tron vs Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 leads on range (EPA) and power. The Audi Q4 e-tron leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron
1 of 19 versions
No US price yet
69/100#38 of 80 · Everyday
Liftback
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)
1 of 14 versions
No US price yet
69/100#40 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q4 e-tronAudi Q4 e-tronPolestar 2Polestar 2
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+26 mi· 9%
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 17%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4 cu ft· 28%
- Power- best on this row+10 kW· 5%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s faster· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Polestar 2 LR SM |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Battery (gross) | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Audi Q4 SUV e-tron performance 210 kW | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version: Long range Single motor |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Audi Q4 SUV e-tron performance 210 kW | version: Long range Single motor |
| Weight | version: Standard range Single motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Audi Q4 SUV e-tron performance 210 kW | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q4 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q4 e-tronPolestar 2
Range
8285Charging
4653Performance
45no dataPracticality
7560
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
US EV incentivesQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 2Polestar 2
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- 288 miEPA
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 26 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Polestar 2
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Polestar 2
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Audi Q4 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
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