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Audi e-tron GT (2021-2024) vs Polestar 3
Selected trimquattro 93kWh · 2021-24303 mi · 93.4 kWh · £79,900
Selected trimRear motorChange trim375 mi · 92 kWh · £76,540
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi e-tron GT stays competitive across the board, while the Polestar 3 leads on family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Polestar 3 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Polestar 3 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Audi
5
Polestar
5.4
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Audi
5.3
Polestar
5
Too close to call
FamilyPolestar
Audi
4.1
Polestar
6.8
ChargingPolestar
Audi
6
Polestar
8.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Polestar 3
Rear motor
- £3,360 cheaper
- 71 miles more WLTP range
- 79 litres more boot space
- 40 kW faster rapid charging
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi e-tron GTquattro 93kWh | Polestar 3Rear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £79,900 | £76,540 (better) |
| Official range | 303 miles | 375 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 405 L | 484 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 18 min (better) | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 4 sec (better) | 7.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi e-tron GT
Polestar 3
Length
Audi e-tron GT4,989mm
Polestar 34,900mm-89mm
Width
Audi e-tron GT1,964mm-4mm
Polestar 31,968mm
Height
Audi e-tron GT1,396mm-226mm
Polestar 31,622mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi e-tron GTquattro 93kWh | Polestar 3Rear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,989 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,964 mm (better) | 1,968 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,158 mm | 2,120 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,396 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m (better) | 11.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 436 mm spare (better) | 432 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi e-tron GTquattro 93kWh | Polestar 3Rear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 405 L | 484 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1411 L |
| Frunk | 85 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi e-tron GT
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Polestar 3
- 375 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 310 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- At 4,900 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi e-tron GT quattro 93kWh |  Polestar 3 Rear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.99m | 4.90m-89mm |
| Width | 1.96m | 1.97m+4mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.16m | 2.12m-38mm |
| Height | 1.40m | 1.62m+226mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.98m+85mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 208mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 405L | 484L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1411L |
| Frunk | 85L | Not available |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.6m (better) | 11.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,340kg (better) | 2,357kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 93.4kWh (better) | 92kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 303 mi | 375 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW | 310kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £79,900 | £76,540 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Coupe | SUV |
| Available | 2021–2024 | 2026+ |
* Audi e-tron GT: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi e-tron GTquattro 93kWh | Polestar 3Rear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 303 miles | 375 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 253 miles | 257 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 18 min (better) | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW | 310 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 176 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 86 kWh | 92 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi e-tron GTquattro 93kWh | Polestar 3Rear motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4 sec (better) | 7.5 sec |
| Power | 390 kW (better) | 245 kW |
| Torque | 590 Nm (better) | 480 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi e-tron GT
quattro 93kWh
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Polestar 3
Rear motor
7.1/10
average across 6 reviews
- Autocar4/5
- Electrifying.com8/10
- DrivingElectric4/5
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi e-tron GT quattro 93kWh
Audi e-tron GT quattro 93kWh
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Polestar 3 Rear motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi e-tron GTquattro 93kWh | Polestar 3Rear motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Audi e-tron GT
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Polestar 3
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Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Audi e-tron GT
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Polestar 3
- £9,4902023Anchor CarsView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi e-tron GT worth the extra £3,360 over the Polestar 3?
The Audi e-tron GT costs £3,360 more than the Polestar 3. For that premium it adds 145 kW more power and a 3.5s quicker 0-62mph time. The Polestar 3 is not just cheaper - it also offers 71 miles more WLTP range, 40 kW faster peak rapid charging and 79 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Polestar 3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi e-tron GT or the Polestar 3?
The Polestar 3 is £3,360 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £192 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Polestar 3 comes out roughly £3,440 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi e-tron GT and Polestar 3 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 253 miles for the Audi e-tron GT and 257 miles for the Polestar 3 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 18-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi e-tron GT or the Polestar 3?
The two are within 4 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 436 mm of total clearance for the Audi e-tron GT and about 432 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 3.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi e-tron GT or the Polestar 3?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi e-tron GT and 84% for the Polestar 3. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .