2025 Polestar 3 Dual Motor // 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron SUV 55 comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 72% Polestar 3 zone Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 81% Audi Q8 e-tron zone Audi dealers Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$96,000	CA$97,950
Fees	CA$2,800	CA$2,850
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$1,807/month	CA$1,843/month
Powertrain
Combined power	483 hp	402 hp
Combined torque	620 lb·ft	490 lb·ft
Engine	Electric (front, center)	Electric (rear, center)
Power	241 hp @ 4,200 rpm (180 kW)	221 hp (165 kW)
Torque	310 lb·ft @ 0 – 4,020 rpm (420 N·m)	262 lb·ft (355 N·m)
Engine	Electric (rear, center)	Electric (front, center)
Power	241 hp @ 4,200 rpm (180 kW)	181 hp (135 kW)
Torque	310 lb·ft @ 0 – 4,020 rpm (420 N·m)	228 lb·ft (309 N·m)
Transmission	Single-speed	Single-speed
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	111.0 kWh	114.0 kWh
Voltage	400 V	397 V
Charging times	120V: N/A 240V: 11.0 h 400V: 0.5 h	120V: N/A 240V: 6.5 h 400V: 0.5 h
Cooling	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain structure	N/A	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	SUV
Category	Electric SUV, Mid-size luxury SUV	Electric SUV, Mid-size luxury SUV
Assembly	Charleston, SC, US	Brussels, BE
Generation	1	1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	22.8 kWh/100km	27.2 kWh/100km
Highway	25.1 kWh/100km	26.1 kWh/100km
Combined	23.8 kWh/100km	26.7 kWh/100km
Electric autonomy	507 km	438 km
CO₂ emissions	0 g/km	0 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	optional	standard
Heated steering wheel	optional	standard
Ventilated front seats	optional	optional
Head-up display	optional	optional
Surround-view camera	standard	optional
Smart key	standard	standard
Blindspot detection	standard	standard
Forward collision warning	standard	standard
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	standard
Lane departure warning	standard	standard
Adaptive cruise control	standard	standard
GPS	standard	standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports	standard	standard
Rear USB ports	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	standard	standard
Sirius XM	not available	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	standard	standard
Wireless phone charging	standard	optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electric assistance	rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance
Front suspension	independent, pneumatic, double wishbone	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Rear suspension	independent, pneumatic, multi-link	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P255/50R20	P255/50R20
Rear tires	P285/45R20	P255/50R20
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,900 mm (193″)	4,915 mm (194″)
Width	1,968 mm (77″)	1,937 mm (76″)
Height	1,627 mm (64″)	1,666 mm (66″)
Wheelbase	2,985 mm (118″)	2,924 mm (115″)
Weight	2,584 kg (5,697 lb)	2,630 kg (5,798 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	between 597 l and 1,411 l	between 807 l and 1,597 l
Fuel tank	N/A	N/A
Towing capacity	1,588 kg (3,501 lb)	1,814 kg (3,999 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	5.0 s (manufacturer)	5.7 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	3.5 s (estimated)	3.6 s (estimated)
Top speed	210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)	200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	36 m (estimated)	38 m (estimated)
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	8/10	8/10
Reliability	N/A	N/A
Safety	N/A	N/A
Infotainment	5/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	8/10
Overall	7/10	8/10
Average	72%	81%

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