Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 4
The Polestar 4 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Audi Q8 e-tron leads on cargo space.
SUV
2025 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
52/100#48 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
Polestar 4 Long range Single motor
1 of 5 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
52/100#50 of 87 · Everyday
Polestar 4 is cheaper by $18,400
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronPolestar 4Polestar 4
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+38 mi· 14%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+9.9 cu ft· 53%
- Power- best on this row+100 kW· 50%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.5 s faster· 22%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Polestar 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: Rear motor |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version: Rear motor |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Top speed | version: Rear motor | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: Rear motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | version: Rear motor |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version not named |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronPolestar 4
Range
8995Charging
4559Practicality
8053
How much is each in the US?
- 2025 quattro (20 inch wheels)
- $74,800
- Rear motor
- $56,400
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 4Polestar 4
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 4
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- Polestar 4
- 310 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 38 mi
Which charges faster?
Polestar 4Polestar 4
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 4
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Polestar 4
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Polestar 4
- 200 kWversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Polestar 4Polestar 4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Polestar 4
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Polestar 4
- Ahead by
- $18,400
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Audi Q8 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
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