Audi Q4 e-tron vs Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 leads on range (EPA). The Audi Q4 e-tron leads on 10–80% charge and 0–62 mph.
SUV
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
Audi Q4 e-tron is cheaper by $16,900
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q4 e-tronAudi Q4 e-tronPolestar 3Polestar 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+62 mi· 22%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 7%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+75 kW· 43%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.1 s quicker· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.9 cu ft· 52%
- Power- best on this row+10 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: Rear motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| 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 3
Range
91100Charging
5971Performance
6249Practicality
7448
How much is each in the US?
- Premium 45 e-tron
- $50,600
- Premium 55 e-tron quattro
- $56,000
Polestar 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
polestar.com- Long range Single motor
- $67,500
- Long range Dual motor
- $73,400
- Long range Dual motor with Performance pack
- $79,400
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- 288 miEPA
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 62 mi
Which charges faster?
Audi Q4 e-tronQ4 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- 75 kW
Which is quicker?
Audi Q4 e-tronQ4 e-tron
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Ahead by
- 1.1 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Audi Q4 e-tronQ4 e-tron
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- $16,900
Where next
Compare with others
Audi Q4 e-tron vs
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- Score
- 58
- Price
- from $89,950
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- Price
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- Score
- 58
- Price
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- Stelato S9T (享界S9T)Stelato S9T (享界S9T) scores 6 higher
- Score
- 59
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 36 sources
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