Audi Q8 vs Polestar Polestar 3
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Polestar Polestar 3
Overview
| Spec | Audi Q8Premium | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | Long Range Dual Motor |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | electric |
| Model year | 2027 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi Q8Premium | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $76,900 | $73,400 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi Q8Premium | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 87 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 310 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 111 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 10 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 23 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Audi Q8Premium | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 489 hp (best) |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 620 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | V6 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi Q8Premium | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 49.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 900 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,027 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 6 in | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 118 in (best) | 117.5 in |
| Length | 197 in (best) | 192.9 in |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 77.4 in |
| Height | 67 in (best) | 63.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi Q8Premium | Polestar Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi Q8 | Polestar Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $76,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Long Range Dual Motor $73,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Plus $76,900 MSRP | Long Range Dual Motor Launch Edition $78,900 MSRP |
| 3 | Prestige quattro $76,900 MSRP | Long Range Dual Motor Performance $79,400 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Long Range Dual Motor Performance Launch Edition $84,900 MSRP |