Audi R8 vs Polestar 1 (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$12,305
- R8: $12,305 cheaper.
- Polestar 1: 9 mpg better, 2 more seats.
- Polestar 1 wins 4 of 6 measures.
| Measure | R8 | Polestar 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $144,195 | $156,500 | R8 |
| Horsepower | 532 hp | 600 hp to 619 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 737 lb-ft | Polestar 1 |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 26 mpg | Polestar 1 |
| EV range | N/A | 52 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 4.0 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 20.9 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 42.0 in | Polestar 1 |
| Length | 174.4 in | 108.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.4 in | 77.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,594 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | Polestar 1 |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.4 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R8 V10 RWD $142,700 | Polestar 1 AWD $155,000 | $12,300 |
| Polestar 1 AWD $155,000 | R8 V10 Spyder RWD $154,900 | $100 |
Cost to run
R8 costs $6,732 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | R8 | Polestar 1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $144,195 | $156,500 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,259 | $1,330 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $13,553 | $7,980 |
| Total, 6 years | $157,748 | $164,480 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Polestar 1 wins.
R8 wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | R8 | 8% |
| MPG | Polestar 1 | 41% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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