Audi Q2 vs Polestar 4

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Polestar 4 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the Polestar 4 offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The Polestar 4 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Polestar 4 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 632mm shorter than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Polestar 4 a 121L advantage.

For towing, the Polestar 4 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Polestar 4 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $78,500).

The Polestar 4: more power (200kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (526L against 405L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 71

The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Polestar 4 ahead by 27 points), performance (Polestar 4 ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 526L in the Polestar 4.

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