Audi vs. Porsche

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Porsche contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Porsche cars.

When comparing the Audi brand to the Porsche brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and variety of models offered. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Audi versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Audi in 9 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Audi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 6 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 14 out of 14 comparisons.

Audi versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Porsche vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 14 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 6 comparisons. Audi and Porsche vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Porsche offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 7 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Audi and Porsche have the same towing capacity.

Audi versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Porsche with higher quality ratings in 9 out of 11 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 6 out of 11 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 14 out of 14 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 4 categories: Audi Q3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Audi Q3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Audi TT (coupe) in Best Luxury Hatchbacks, and Audi Q5 in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 7 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Porsche Panamera in Best Luxury Large Cars, Porsche Cayenne in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), and Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 5 categories: Audi A8 L (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Audi A8 L in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Audi A8 L (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), Audi Q5 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and Audi TT (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars. Porsche has better car rankings in 3 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, and Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.