Audi Q6 e-tron vs Polestar 4

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q6 e-tron at 5 stars (2024) and the Polestar 4 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q6 e-tron and 92% for the Polestar 4, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q6 e-tron and 7 in the Polestar 4.

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 Q6 e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-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 Q6 e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q6 e-tron uses a Electric producing 185kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 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 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Polestar 4 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 83kWh (Audi Q6 e-tron) vs 100kWh (Polestar 4), giving WLTP ranges of 625km and 620km. DC fast charging peaks at 225kW (Audi Q6 e-tron) vs 200kW (Polestar 4).

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q6 e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 69mm 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 526L in the Audi Q6 e-tron and 526L in the Polestar 4.

For towing, the Audi Q6 e-tron leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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); both turn in a 11.6 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q6 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q6 e-tron: the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg).

The Polestar 4: the lower starting price ($78,500 against $97,935) and more power (200kW against 185kW).

The Verdict

Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 74

The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Audi Q6 e-tron's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Polestar 4 ahead by 15 points), value (Polestar 4 ahead by 9 points).

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