2023 Audi S3 Sportback TFSI S tronic vs 2025 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Audi S3 Sportback vs Polestar 2, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceAudi S3 Sportback: AED 223,000Polestar 2: AED 222,900Polestar 2 is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerAudi S3 Sportback: 290 hpPolestar 2: 231 hpAudi S3 Sportback makes 59 hp more.
- TorqueAudi S3 Sportback: 400 NmPolestar 2: 330 NmAudi S3 Sportback makes 70 Nm more.
- LengthAudi S3 Sportback: 4351 mmPolestar 2: 4606 mmPolestar 2 is 255 mm longer.
- SeatingAudi S3 Sportback: 5 SeaterPolestar 2: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceAudi S3 Sportback: 390 LPolestar 2: 405 LPolestar 2 carries 15 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Audi S3 Sportback or Polestar 2?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Polestar 2 is AED 100 cheaper. Audi S3 Sportback makes 59 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Audi
S3 Sportback TFSI S tronic
AED 223,000*
Polestar
2 Long Range Single Motor
AED 222,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
290
400
Petrol
-
-
231
330
Electric
No. Of Cylinders
4
-
Displacement (cc)
2000
-
Power (hp)
290
231
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
330
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
1-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
55
12.5
-
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
55
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12.5
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.9
250
7.4
160
0 to 100 (s)
4.9
7.4
Top Speed (km/h)
250
160
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Single Motor
78kWh
35 Minutes
-
551
Motor Type
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
No. of Motors
-
Single Motor
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
78kWh
Charging Time
-
35 Minutes
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
551
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4351
1816
1438
2630
-
235/35 R19
235/35 R19
390
-
5
4606
1891
1477
2735
2069
255/45 R19
255/45 R19
405
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4351
4606
Width (mm)
1816
1891
Height (mm)
1438
1477
Wheelbase (mm)
2630
2735
Weight (kg)
-
2069
Front Tyres
235/35 R19
255/45 R19
Rear Tyres
235/35 R19
255/45 R19
Cargo Space (L)
390
405
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist