Comparison between:
- 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor
- 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 S Line
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 S Line | 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron | iX xDrive 40 |
| Trim | Long Range Dual Motor | S Line | - |
| Model year | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | Global | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | - | - | EUR 77,300 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 69,905 (UK, Jun 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Auminium | Steel | Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter Snow Magnesium | Peggle Gray Floret Silver Geyser Blue Glacier White Mythos Black Navarra Blue Typhoon Gray Aurora Violet | Alpine White Sapphire Black Metallic Sophistogrey Metallic with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Zinc Nappa leather Jupiter Nappa leather Black animal welfare wool Black bio-attributed MicroTech | Black | Loft Stonegrey Atelier Mokka Atelier Black Suite Amido Suite Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 192.9 in 4900 mm | 180.6 in 4588 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | - | - | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.5 in 2120 mm | 83.0 in 2108 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 73.4 in 1865 mm | - |
| Height | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in 2985 mm | 108.8 in 2764 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | - | 62.5 in 1587 mm | 66.1 in 1679 mm |
| Rear track | - | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 67.3 in 1709 mm |
| Clearance | - | - | 8.0 in 202 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 7.9 in 201 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | - | 41.8 in 1061 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.8 in 960 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.7 in 1440 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.2 in 1401 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 58.7 in 1492 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 57.7 in 1466 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 484.0 l 17.09 ft3 0.48 m3 | 535.0 l 18.89 ft3 0.54 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1411.0 l 49.83 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1460.0 l 51.56 ft3 1.46 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 32.0 l 1.13 ft3 0.03 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 5696.74 lb 2584 kg | 4508.45 lb 2045 kg | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5787.13 lb 2625 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.27 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Height - 1614 mm (Europe) Height - 1627 mm (other markets) Ground clearance - 201 mm (Europe) Ground clearance - 211 mm (other markets) Towing capacity - 2200 kg Roof carrying capacity - 100 kg | Curb weight with driver - 2120 kg Front axle load limit - 1145 kg Rear axle load limit - 1395 kg Trailer load limit braked - 1000 kg Trailer load limit unbraked - 750 kg Roof load limit - 75 kg Overhang front - 854 mm Overhang rear - 970 mm | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1450 / 1690 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure = 18.8 / 20.7° Breakover angle - 17.5° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Torque | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes |
| Additional information | Total system power - 360 kW Total system torque - 840 Nm Total system power with Performance Pack - 380 kW Total system torque with Performance Pack - 910 kW | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 240 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 630 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | - | BMW |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | - | Front |
| Power | - | - | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Torque | - | - | 352 Nm 35.9 kgm 259.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.00 s | 8.50 s | 6.10 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-100 km/h with Performance pack - 4.7 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km WLTP: 379.0 mi / 610.0 km | WLTP: 207.5 mi / 334.0 km | WLTP: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 17.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+++ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Additional information | - | Progressive steering Dynamic steering | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | - | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | - | 11.115 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 15.6 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Independent Double wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Independent Multi-link | Independent Four-link Coil springs (helical springs | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Additional information | - | Sports suspension | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front - 400 mm drilled with Brembo 4-piston calipers Rear -390 mm standard single-piston | Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 30 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 330 x 20 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 8Jx19 8Jx20 9Jx20 | 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 235/55R19 101T 235/43R21 101T 235/50R20 100T 255/50R19 103T 255/45R20 101T 255/40R21 102T | 235/60R20 108H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | - | CATL |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 111 kWh | 55 kWh | 76.6 kWh |
| Number of cells | 204 | - | - |
| Number of modules | 17 | - | - |
| Voltage | 400 V | 400 V | 330.3 V |
| Weight | - | 760.59 lb 345 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Prismatic cells in aluminum case with boron steel reinforcement Bi-directional charging | Net capacity - 51.5 kWh | Net battery capacity - 71 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 250 kW | AC charging, 7.2 kW DC fast charging, 110 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | - | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:30 AC charging, 11:00 | DC fast charging, 0:32-0:36 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Automatic folding towbar (O) 360° and rear-view cameras (S) Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (S) Active High Beam Assist (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) 9 x airbags (S) Blind Spot Information System (S) 5 x cameras (S) Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake (S) Direct assistance with Connect and SOS buttons (S) 2 x driver monitoring sensors (S) Forward collision avoidance (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Occupant Detection System (S) Park Assist (S) Pilot Assist (S) Pilot pack with LiDAR (O) Post-impact braking (S) Power child safety locks (S) 5 x radars (S) Rear light warning sequence (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off Road Mitigation (S) SmartZone (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 14.5-inch Centre display (S) 9-inch Driver's display (S) Android AUtomotive OS with Google Assistant (S) Approach zones (S) Bowers & Wilkinson premium sound with 25 speakers (O) Head-up display (O) Polestar Connect (S) SirusXM radio (S) USB-C connectors (2 front, 2 rear) (S) Wireless charging in front armrest (S) 3-zone electronic climate control (S) Advanced air cleaning with air particulate sensor and CleanZone (S) Front seats with memory (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (O) Rear head restraints (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Power operated steering wheel (S) Clear glass rear windows (O) Foot-operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (O) Heated wiper blades (S) IR and laminated acoustic windscreen (O) Panoramic glass sunroof (S) Rain sensor (S) Retractable door handles with proximity sensing (S) Soft-close doors (O) Tinted Rear Windows (S) Windshield wipers with integrated nozzles (S) Auto-dimming side mirrors (O) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Frameless, heated, folding, and electrically adjustable side mirrors (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) LED headlights (S) Megapixel HD LED headlights (O) Rear light bar (S) Animal welfare wool (O) Bio-attributed MicroTech (S) Perforated Nappa leather (O) | Aluminium roof rails (S) Black Styling package (S) Body-colored mirror housings (S) Contrast bumpers in Manhattan grey, paint finish (S) Dynamic package (O) Dynamic package plus (O) Function Package (O) Model name and technology lettering (S) Omission of model name and output/technology logo (O) Omission of output/technology logo (O) Pedals in stainless steel (S) S line bumpers (S) S line exterior styling (S) Safety Package Plus (O) Smoking Pack (O) Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) (S) Acoustic vehicle warning system (S) Adaptive cruise assist with emergency assist (O) Airbag for driver and front passenger with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Anti-theft alarm system (S) Anti-theft wheel bolts (S) Assist Package plus (O) Assistance package (O) Assistance package advanced (O) Assistance package plus (O) Audi drive select (S) Audi pre-sense, front (S) Camera-based traffic sign recognition (S) Child seat attachment i-Size on the passenger side and i-Size and Top Tether on the outer rear seats (S) Comfort key (O) Comfort key in conjunction with anti-theft package (O) Convenience key in conjunction with anti-theft package (O) Convenience key, with Safelock (O) Cruise control system with adjustable speed limiter (O) Cruise Control system with speed limiter (S) Electronic immobiliser (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) EU Emergency call system (S) Evasive Assist and Sideguard Assist (S) First-aid kit with warning triangle and vests (S) Front side airbags with head airbag system and front interaction airbag (S) Heated steering wheel (O) High-beam assist (O) i-Size child seat mounting on the front passenger side and i-Size and top tether on the outer rear s (S) Lane departure warning (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Security package plus (O) Side airbags, front and rear with head airbag system and interaction airbag, front (O) Swerve assist and turn assist (S) Tool kit (S) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment plus (S) Audi Smartphone interface (S) Audi sound system (S) Audi Virtual Cockpit (S) Bluetooth interface (S) Digital radio reception (S) Front speakers (passive) (S) MMI Navigation Advanced (O) MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1 inch touchscreen color display (S) Smartphone interface with USB rear (O) SONOS premium sound system (O) Climate Control package, with 3-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning (S) Comfort remote pre-conditioning (S) 4-way lumbar support for front seats (S) Child seat attachment i-Size on the passenger side and i-Size and Top Tether on the outer rear seats (S) Comfort front centre armrest, front (S) Comfort Package Plus (O) Electrically adjustable driver seat (O) Foldable rear seats (S) Front Sport seats with integrated head restraints (S) Heated seats, front (S) Manually adjustable front seats (S) Rear seat back, split folding (O) Flat top and bottomed twin-spoke leather multifunction Sport steering wheel with shift paddles for r (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Twin spoke leather multifunction steering wheel (S) Acoustic glazing for the side windows (O) Heat insulating glass (S) Illuminated door sill trims (O) Inlay in Dark matt brushed aluminium (S) Panoramic glass sunroof, 2-sectioned (O) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (dark-tinted windows) (S) Windscreen in climate comfort and acoustic glazing, wirelessly heated (O) Windscreen in thermal insulation glazing (S) Auto-dimming rear view mirror (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Folding, auto-dimming side mirrors (S) 'e-tron' projection light in the exterior mirrors (S) Ambient lighting pack (S) Ambient lighting pack plus (O) Headlight washers (O) LED DRLs with assistant driving lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Matrix LED headlights with progressive lighting technology (O) Door armrests in leatherette (S) Front and rear floor mats (S) Headlining in black cloth (S) Pulse cloth / Leatherette (S) | Sports Package (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Performance control (S) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Operating System 8 with navigation (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Panoramic sunroof (O) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) |
| 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 S Line | 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 |