Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Audi e-tron GT RS has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 2.8 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor. 2026 Audi e-tron GT RS has the higher listed output at 646 hp; 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is rated at 299 hp, a difference of 347 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi e-tron GT RS at 830 Nm and 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor at 490 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor carries the longer listed range at 655 km, against 500 km for 2026 Audi e-tron GT RS. 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has the lower recorded consumption at 14.5 kWh/100km; 2026 Audi e-tron GT RS is listed at 20.2 kWh/100km. 2026 Audi e-tron GT RS has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 320 kW, compared with 205 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
Both specifications quote 405 litres of cargo capacity. 2026 Audi e-tron GT RS is 383 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has the lower listed starting price at $48,400, compared with $165,500 for 2026 Audi e-tron GT RS. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.