Compare the2026 Audi Q4 e-tronVS 2025 Polestar 4

The Q4 e-tron’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the Q4 e-tron and the Polestar 4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

There are almost 10 times as many Audi dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Q4 e-tron’s warranty.

The Q4 45 e-tron’s standard electric motor produces 10 more horsepower (282 vs. 272) and 160 lbs.-ft. more torque (413 vs. 253) than the Polestar 4’s standard electric motor. The Q4 55 e-tron’s standard electric motors produces 30 lbs.-ft. more torque (536 vs. 506) than the Polestar 4’s optional electric motors.

On the EPA test cycle the Q4 e-tron gets better mileage than the Polestar 4:

For better stopping power the Q4 e-tron’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Polestar 4:

For better maneuverability, the Q4 e-tron 45’s turning circle is 4.7 feet tighter than the Polestar 4’s (33.5 feet vs. 38.2 feet). The Q4 e-tron 55’s turning circle is .5 feet tighter than the Polestar 4’s (37.7 feet vs. 38.2 feet).

The Audi Q4 e-tron may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 450 pounds less than the Polestar 4.

The Q4 45 e-tron is 10 inches shorter than the Polestar 4, making the Q4 e-tron easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Q4 e-tron is 5.7 inches narrower than the Polestar 4, making the Q4 e-tron easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Q4 e-tron has .5 inches more rear headroom and .6 inches more rear legroom than the Polestar 4.

The Q4 e-tron has a much larger cargo volume than the Polestar 4 with its rear seat up (24.8 vs. 18.6 cubic feet).

The Q4 e-tron’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Polestar 4’s (2200 vs. 0 pounds).

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Q4 e-tron to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for vehicle inspections, vehicle inspection based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Polestar doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Polestar 4.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Q4 e-tron Premium Plus offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Q4 e-tron has standard extendable sun visors. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Q4 e-tron’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Polestar 4’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

Compared to the Polestar 4, the Audi Q4 e-tron eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its optional integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the infotainment system.

The Q4 e-tron Premium Plus’ Park Assist Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Audi Q4 e-tron, based on reliability, safety and performance.