Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback vs Polestar 3 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,805
- Q6 e-tron Sportback: $3,805 cheaper, 123 hp more.
- Polestar 3: 23 mi more range.
- Q6 e-tron Sportback wins 6 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Q6 e-tron Sportback | Polestar 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,095 | $68,900 | Q6 e-tron Sportback |
| Horsepower | 422 hp | 299 hp | Q6 e-tron Sportback |
| Torque | N/A | 361 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPGe | 95 MPGe to 103 MPGe | 94 MPGe | N/A |
| EV range | 319 mi | 342 mi | Polestar 3 |
| Cargo, max | 52.9 cu ft | 49.8 cu ft | Q6 e-tron Sportback |
| Cargo, seats up | 26.1 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft | Q6 e-tron Sportback |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 39.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 187.8 in | 192.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.3 in | 77.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,324 lb | 5,886 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,400 lb | 3,500 lb | Q6 e-tron Sportback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6 s estimate | 7.5 s tested | Q6 e-tron Sportback |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q6 e-tron Sportback Premium $69,600 | Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Pilot RWD $67,500 | $2,100 |
| Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor RWD $67,500 | Q6 e-tron Sportback Premium Plus $69,600 | $2,100 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q6 e-tron Sportback | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,095 | $68,900 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $731 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $4,389 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $73,289 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Q6 e-tron Sportback wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Q6 e-tron Sportback | 6% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Q6 e-tron Sportback | 29% |
| Space | Q6 e-tron Sportback | 6% |
| Towing | Q6 e-tron Sportback | 20% |
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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