| Add vehicles | 2025 Polestar 3 Dual Motor | 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron SUV 55 |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$96,000 | CA$97,950 |
| Fees | CA$2,800 | CA$2,850 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,807/month | CA$1,843/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | 483 hp | 402 hp |
| Combined torque | 620 lb·ft | 490 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 241 hp @ 4,200 rpm (180 kW) | 221 hp (165 kW) |
| Torque | 310 lb·ft @ 0 – 4,020 rpm (420 N·m) | 262 lb·ft (355 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 241 hp @ 4,200 rpm (180 kW) | 181 hp (135 kW) |
| Torque | 310 lb·ft @ 0 – 4,020 rpm (420 N·m) | 228 lb·ft (309 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 111.0 kWh | 114.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 400 V | 397 V |
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| Cooling | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Electric SUV, Mid-size luxury SUV | Electric SUV, Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Charleston, SC, US | Brussels, BE |
| Generation | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 22.8 kWh/100km | 27.2 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 25.1 kWh/100km | 26.1 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 23.8 kWh/100km | 26.7 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 507 km | 438 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | optional |
| Head-up display | optional | optional |
| Surround-view camera | standard | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Front USB ports | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, double wishbone | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/50R20 | P255/50R20 |
| Rear tires | P285/45R20 | P255/50R20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm (193″) | 4,915 mm (194″) |
| Width | 1,968 mm (77″) | 1,937 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,627 mm (64″) | 1,666 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,985 mm (118″) | 2,924 mm (115″) |
| Weight | 2,584 kg (5,697 lb) | 2,630 kg (5,798 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 597 l and 1,411 l | between 807 l and 1,597 l |
| Fuel tank | N/A | N/A |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) | 1,814 kg (3,999 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0 s (manufacturer) | 5.7 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.5 s (estimated) | 3.6 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) | 200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 36 m (estimated) | 38 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | N/A | N/A |
| Safety | N/A | N/A |
| Infotainment | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 72% | 81% |
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