Comparison between:
- 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro
- 2018 NIO ES8 70 kWh
- 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro | 2018 NIO ES8 70 kWh | 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | |
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| Trim | - | 70 kWh | Long Range Dual Motor |
| Model year | 2021 | 2018 | 2023 |
| Market | Global | China | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | - | CNY 448,000 (PRC, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steal Aluminium | 7003 series aluminium alloy | Steel Auminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Black Catalunya Red Metallic Florett Siver Metallic Galaxy Blue Metallic Glacier White Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Siam Beige Metallic Typhoon Grey Manhattan Grey Metallic Navarra Blue Metallic | Deep Black Cloud White Sky Blue Star Ash Aurora Brown Morning Red Star Blue Nebula Purple | Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter Snow Magnesium |
| Interior colors | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Metropol Grey | Sports Grey Technology Black Urban Brown | Zinc Nappa leather Jupiter Nappa leather Black animal welfare wool Black bio-attributed MicroTech |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 197.7 in 5022 mm | 192.9 in 4900 mm |
| Width | - | 77.2 in 1962 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 80.4 in 2043 mm | - | 83.5 in 2120 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.2 in 1935 mm | - | - |
| Height | 63.7 in 1618 mm | 69.1 in 1756 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 118.5 in 3010 mm | 117.5 in 2985 mm |
| Front track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 65.7 in 1668 mm | - |
| Rear track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 65.8 in 1672 mm | - |
| Clearance | - | 6.7 in 170 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 7.9 in 201 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | - | - |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in 976 mm | - | - |
| Front shoulder room | 58.6 in 1489 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | - | - |
| Front hip room | 60.9 in 1547 mm | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 615.0 l 21.72 ft3 0.61 m3 | 312.0 l 11.02 ft3 0.31 m3 | 484.0 l 17.09 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1655.0 l 58.45 ft3 1.66 m3 | 873.0 l 30.83 ft3 0.87 m3 | 1411.0 l 49.83 ft3 1.41 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 32.0 l 1.13 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5224.96 lb 2370 kg | 5423.37 lb 2460 kg | 5696.74 lb 2584 kg |
| Payload | 1477.1 lb 670 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | 6702.05 lb 3040 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight with driver - 2445 kg Front / rear axle load limit in kg (lb) - 1510 (3329.0) / 1690 (3725.8) Trailer load limit on 8% / 12% gradient braked / unbraked in kg (lb) - 1800 (3968.3) / 1800 (3968.3) / 750 (1653.5) Roof load limit / permissible nose weight in kg (lb) - 75 (165.3) / 80 (176.4) | Approach / Departure angle - 21.2° / 20.6° The 6-seater configuration was announced a year later - on December 15 2018. Trunk volume with the 2nd and 3rd seat row down - 1863 l for the 7-seater and 1903 l for the 6-seater version. | 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 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | - |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor | - | 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 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | - |
| Torque | 230 Nm 23.5 kgm 169.6 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | Axially parallel asynchronous motor | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.80 s | 4.40 s | 5.00 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 | WLTP: 215.6 mi / 347.0 km | NEDC: 220.6 mi / 355.0 km | EPA: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km WLTP: 379.0 mi / 610.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 21.4 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.6 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 20 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | - | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Additional information | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | - | - |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.205 | - | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.205 | - | - |
| Additional information | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) | Independent Double wishbone Active air suspension Dynamic Suspension Damping Control (CDC) | Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Independent Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) | Multi-link Active air suspension Dynamic Suspension Damping Control (CDC) Independent | Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Brembo four-piston front brake calipers | Front - 400 mm drilled with Brembo 4-piston calipers Rear -390 mm standard single-piston |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 111H | 255/55R19 255/50R20 265/45R21 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | CATL | - |
| Model | - | NCM523 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 71 kWh | 70 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Number of cells | 324 | - | 204 |
| Number of modules | 27 | - | 17 |
| Voltage | 396 V | - | 400 V |
| Energy density | - | 135 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 64.7 kWh Battery capacity in A / Ah - 380 / 68 Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency | The battery is swappable. Battery heating system (with reserved thermostat function) | Prismatic cells in aluminum case with boron steel reinforcement Bi-directional charging |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 3.84 kW 3-phase CEE cable, 6.4 kW Mode 3 charging cable, 11 kW DC charger, 120 kW | AC charging, 7 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 250 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 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | AC charging port, Type 2, 7 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 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 charger, 0:29-0:36 Mode 3 charging cable, 6:27 3-phase CEE cable, 11:06 CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 18:29 | DC fast charging, 0:47-1:00 AC charging, 10:30-12:52 | DC charging, 0:30 AC charging, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Anthracite bumper (S) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Glossy black control buttons with haptic feedback and aluminium look (O) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model description and performance or technology lettering (S) No model description and performance or technology lettering (O) No performance or technology lettering (O) Non-smokers package (S) Orange-painted brake callipers on 18-inch wheels (O) Provision for trailer towing device (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Roof rail in anodised aluminum (O) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Variable foldable luggage mat (O) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S) Cross intersection assistance (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats (S) ISOFIX on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning (O) Night vision assistant (O) Obstacle avoidance assistance (O) Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Rear side airbags (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual cockpit (S) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for both (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for the driver's seat (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Heated front seats (O) Individual contour seats front (S) Manually adjustable front seats (S) S-sports seats front (O) Sports front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Variable headrests for the front seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (S) Electrically adjustable steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped with handles in perforated leather (O) Leather-wrapper with chrome application and contrasting stitching (O) S line emblem and chrome trim (O) Sport leather steering wheel with multifunction, paddles and heating (O) Sport leather steering wheel, flattened at the bottom (O) Sport steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (O) Acoustic glazing on side windows (O) Acoustic glazing on windscreen (S) Adaptive windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Luggage compartment door electrically opening and closing (S) Manual sun protection roller on rear side windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Privacy glass (O) Servo closure for the doors (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking and memory (O) Auto-adjustable frameless side mirrors (S) Auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with memory (O) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Body-color painted side mirrors (S) Boot lighting right and left (S) Heated side mirrors with integrated LED turning lights (S) Virtual side mirrors (O) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) Illuminated door sills (S) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear and S lettering front (O) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear without lettering (O) LED healights (S) LED high beam lights with lens (S) LED taillights (O) Matrix LED headlights (O) Multi-colored ambient lights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Tailgate lights (S) Alcantara leather with contrast stitching (O) All-faux-leather dashboard (O) All-leather dashboard (O) Dashboard in fabric black (O) Decor inlays dark brown natural (O) Decor inlays matt brushed dark (O) Fabric effect (S) Floor mats with contrast stitching (O) Headliner in black fabric (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather and faux leather combo with contrasting stitching (O) Leather top side of dashboard (O) Milano Leather (O) S-embossing in the backrests of the front seats (O) Upper dashboard in leather and interior elements below in faux leather (O) Valcona Leather (O) | 360° HD panoramic image (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) Automatic emergency braking (AEB) (S) Automatic parking (Autohold) (S) Body Rollover Prevention System (RSC) (S) Body Stability Control System (ESP) (S) Brake pad automatic replacement reminder (S) Brake Power Distribution System (EBD) (S) Burglar alarm system (S) Cruise control (S) Curved Auxiliary System (CBC) (S) Dynamic Wheel Torque Control System (DWT-B) (S) Electronic parking brake (S) Emergency Brake Assist System (EBA) (S) Enhanced automatic emergency braking - with bicycle identification (AEB-C) (S) Enhanced automatic emergency braking - with pedestrian identification (AEB-P) (S) Fatigue Driving Monitoring (DDD) (S) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (S) Front and rear parking assist radar (S) 2 x front head airbags (S) Front row sensor (S) 2 x front side airbags (S) HD parking image system (S) Hill Start Assistance System (HSA) (S) 4 x ISOFIX child safety seat interface (S) Lane Change Warning (LCA) (S) Lane departure warning (LDW) (S) Level 2+ autonomous driving (S) Low speed sound outside the car (S) 5 x millimeter-wave radars (S) Narrow Road Assist (SDIS) (S) NIO Pilot basic functions (S) NIO Pilot full function (O) Pre-tightening force belt (S) Rear door child safety lock (S) 3 x regular cameras (S) 2 x side curtain airbags for all three seat rows (S) Side opening warning (SDO) (S) Steep slope descent system (HDC) (S) 4 x surround cameras (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (D-TPMS) (S) Tire repair kit (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Trailer mode (neutral) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (S) Vehicle blind spot monitoring (BSD) (S) 10.4-inch (1600 x 1200 px) multi-touch central control panel (S) 11.3 inch (1600 x 1400 px) 2nd gen multi-touch central control panel (O) 2 x 12V power outlets (S) 4G wireless network (S) 5W Qi wireless charging board with NFC support (S) 8.8 inch (1600 x 600 px) digital meter (S) Bluetooth 4.2 (S) Driver status detection camera (S) Enhanced Head-Up Display System (O) Forward driving recorder (S) 2 x front USB ports with one being USB 3.0 (S) High-performance intelligent gateway and FOTA remote upgrade capability (S) In-car Wi-Fi (S) Intelligent car finder (S) NIO OS and in-vehicle applications (S) NOMI AI system with voice recognition and voice positioning (S) 6 x personalized sound atmosphere modes (O) 2 x second row USB ports (S) 2 x smart keys with built-in Bluetooth and wireless charging (S) 12 x speakers with surround sound system (O) 7 x speakers with surround sound system (S) Wide angle camera in the car (S) 3-zone automatic air-conditioning (S) Exhaust vents on all three rows (S) Front seat ventilation (O) HEPA medical grade filter (with activated carbon) (S) In-car PM 2.5 sensor (S) Intelligent air purification system (S) Negative ion generator (S) Rear air-conditioning control panel (S) Smart filter replacement reminder (S) Second row seat heating (O) 4-way adjustment of headrests on front row (S) 4-way electric adjustment of lumbar support on driver seat (S) 4-way electric adjustment of lumbar support on front passenger seat (S) 50/50 retraction of the third row of seats (S) 6-way electric adjustment of front passenger seat (S) 60/40 retraction of the second row of seats (S) 8-way electric adjustment of driver seat (S) Driver welcome function (S) Front and rear adjustment of the second row of seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Parent-child mode seat layout (S) Second and third row 2-way adjustment headrest (S) Super-sliding passenger seats (S) 4-way electric adjustment steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Multi-function leather steering wheel (S) Concealed sensor door handle (S) Electric panoramic sunroof and sunshade (S) Electric tailgate (S) Full car anti-UV insulation glass (S) Keyless entry (supports NFC) (S) Physical emergency key (S) Rain sensor wiper (S) Rear privacy glass (second, third row) (S) Roof rack connection (maximum load capacity 75 kg) (S) Anti-glare, automatic interior mirror (S) Anti-glare, heated side mirrors (S) Headlight level automatic adjustment (S) LED "heartbeat" tail light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED far and near light integrated headlight (S) LED fog light (with steering assist function) (S) LED reading light (S) LED smart wheel eyebrow light (S) LED storage space lighting (S) LED welcome lighting system (S) Smart 10-color ambient light (S) Sun visor mirror with LED lighting (S) Nappa Premium Interior Set with front seat leg support and massage (O) Perforated leather (S) | 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 (S) Heated wiper blades (O) 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) |
| 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro | 2018 NIO ES8 70 kWh | 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor |