2025 Polestar 3 Performance vs Audi SQ8 e-tron quattro Range, Charging, Price Comparison

	2025 Polestar 3 Performance Audi SQ8 e-tron quattro

Price	$90,000.00
Our Rating	6.0 5.5
Brand	POLESTAR AUDI
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Polestar 3 Performance Audi SQ8 e-tron quattro

LAUNCH

Announced	2025, October 01 2022, November 09
Status	Coming soon. Expected release 2025 Available to order. Released 2023, August 04
Country of origin	Sweden
Base Price	$ 89,800 £ 98,300

PERFORMANCE

Power	AWD 680 hp (500 kW) AWD 503 hp (370 kW)
Torque	870 Nm (642 lb-ft) 718 lb-ft (973 Nm)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	3.8 sec 0-60 mph (3.9 sec 0-62 mph) 4.5 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	143 mph (230 km/h) 130 mph (210 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	106 kWh total 106 kWh usable, 114 kWh total
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion (800V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V
Range	368 mi WLTP 307 mi WLTP
Consumption	332 Wh/mi WLTP 396 Wh/mi WLTP
Recuperation	Yes 3 levels, via driving modes, optional steering wheel paddles
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 11 hours 30 min Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging	CCS 350 kW, 10-80% in 22 min CCS 170 kW max, 10-80% in 31 min
Others	V2G Plug-and-charge ready

BODY

Type	5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	SPA2 MLB
Dimensions	193.5 x 76.3 x 64.3 in (4915 x 1937 x 1633 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.27 Cd
Wheelbase	115.3 in (2928 mm)
Suspension	Front double wishbone, rear integral link, adaptive air suspension with active dampers 5-link front axle, 5-link rear axle, air-spring suspension with controlled shock absorption
Wheels	R21, R22 R19, R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot	EU: 20.1 ft³, 57.8 ft³ max
Frunk/Bonnet	Yes 2.2 ft³
Towing	Yes No
Others	Digital Side Mirrors with 7" OLED displays

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.5" touchscreen 10.1" Full HD touchscreen
Driver's Display	9" 10.25"
Head-Up	Yes, projector type Yes, with augmented reality
Others	8.6" settings display

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats, massage
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass roof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front/reversing camera, Park Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist plus
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	Three-zone air conditioning 4-zone climatronic

SAFETY

Airbags

9 airbags: side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system

Driving Aids

1 LiDAR, 5 radars, 5 cameras, 2 interior cameras, 12 sensors. Lane Keeping Aid, Blind Spot alert, Collision risk warning, Rear Cross traffic alert, Driver Alert Control, Road Sign information, Active high beam, Emergency brake lights, Collision avoidance (incl. cyclists and pedestrians), Collision warning at night, Lane Departure Warning, oncoming traffic collision avoidance, Cross Traffic Alert with brake support, Post-Impact Braking 5 radars, 5 cameras, 12 sensors. Night Vision Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection, Exit Warning, Rear and Front Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist