Audi vs. Polestar
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Polestar contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Polestar cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the Polestar brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower and variety of models offered. Polestar has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, safety and retained value.
Audi versus Polestar: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Polestar pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Polestar in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Audi has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Polestar models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Audi versus Polestar: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Polestar offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Polestar offers a longer driving range in 3 out of 3 model comparisons.
Audi versus Polestar: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Polestar has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Audi and Polestar tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Polestar shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Polestar offers only 1 sedan.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Polestar offers 1 electric vehicle.
Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Polestar offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
Audi e-tron
Not Yet Available
Audi Q4 e-tron
$56,900 - $66,432
Audi e-tron Sportback
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Polestar 2
$51,780 - $68,870
Polestar 2
$51,780 - $68,870
Polestar 2
$51,780 - $68,870
Used Car Pricing
Audi e-tron
$43,997 - $66,701
Audi Q4 e-tron
$40,649 - $64,906
Audi e-tron Sportback
$49,751 - $64,885
Used Car Pricing
Polestar 2
$44,200 - $65,978
Polestar 2
$44,200 - $65,978
Polestar 2
$44,200 - $65,978
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Audi e-tron
65.1%
Audi Q4 e-tron
68.9%
Audi e-tron Sportback
68.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Polestar 2
62.9%
Polestar 2
62.9%
Polestar 2
62.9%
Horsepower / Torque
Audi e-tron
402 hp / 490 foot-lbs
Audi Q4 e-tron
201 hp / 228 foot-lbs
Audi e-tron Sportback
402 hp / 490 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Polestar 2
299 hp / 361 foot-lbs
Polestar 2
299 hp / 361 foot-lbs
Polestar 2
299 hp / 361 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Audi e-tron
78 / 79 / 79
Audi Q4 e-tron
Not Yet Available
Audi e-tron Sportback
77 / 80 / 78
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Audi e-tron
Not available
Audi Q4 e-tron
Not available
Audi e-tron Sportback
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Audi e-tron
Not available
Audi Q4 e-tron
Not available
Audi e-tron Sportback
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Audi e-tron
10 / 10
Audi Q4 e-tron
9.0 / 10
Audi e-tron Sportback
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Polestar 2
10 / 10
Polestar 2
10 / 10
Polestar 2
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Audi e-tron
6.4 / 10
Audi Q4 e-tron
6.2 / 10
Audi e-tron Sportback
6.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Polestar 2
6.6 / 10
Polestar 2
6.6 / 10
Polestar 2
6.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Audi e-tron
#12 of 44 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
#16 of 44 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Audi e-tron Sportback
#13 of 44 in
Safest Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Polestar 2
#5 of 26 in
Safest Electric Cars
Polestar 2
#5 of 26 in
Safest Electric Cars
Polestar 2
#5 of 26 in
Safest Electric Cars