2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2022 Polestar 2

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What is the main difference between A3 Sportback e-tron and 2?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, which is $6,400 less than the base MSRP of the 2022 Polestar 2, which is four model years newer. Also, the 2022 2 has a more powerful engine than the 2018 A3 Sportback e-tron, but it gets 62 more miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the A3 Sportback e-tron is slightly smaller than the 2. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,500
$49,900
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
204 hp
408 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
81 MPGe
94 - 113 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
86 MPGe
84 - 100 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
83 MPGe
89 - 107 MPGe
Width
Width
77.4 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.3 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
169.7 in
181.3 in
Height
Height
56.1 in
58.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
107.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.8 ft2
92.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
54.6 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
33.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.9 in
52.6 in

Costs

2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

2022 Polestar 2

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
$650 - $800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,353
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2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2022 Polestar 2 - Front Left Comparison2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2022 Polestar 2 - Front Left Comparison
2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2022 Polestar 2 - Side Comparison2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2022 Polestar 2 - Side Comparison
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