Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 5
The Polestar 5 leads on 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
Sedan
Polestar 5 Performance
1 of 4 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronPolestar 5Polestar 5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row9 min faster· 29%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+180 kW· 106%
- Cargo space- best on this row+15.6 cu ft· 121%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.3 s faster· 43%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 21%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Polestar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | ||
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronPolestar 5
Range
89- Different test cycles - not compared.94Charging
4580Performance
no data100Practicality
807
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- Polestar 5
- 346 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Polestar 5
- 22 min
- Ahead by
- 9 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Polestar 5
- 350 kW
- Ahead by
- 180 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Audi Q8 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 28 sources
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