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, horsepower, fuel efficiency and variety of models offered. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, 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 13 vehicle comparisons. Audi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 10 out of 13 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 14 out of 14 comparisons.

Audi versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 14 model comparisons, with Porsche offering more horsepower in 6 comparisons. Audi and Porsche vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 7 out of 14 comparisons. Porsche vehicles have higher MPG in 5 comparisons, and both Audi and Porsche vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

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 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 14 out of 14 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Audi Q5 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and Audi A5 (coupe) in Best Luxury Hatchbacks.Porsche has better car rankings in 8 categories: Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Hatchbacks, Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Porsche 911 (hybrid coupe) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Porsche Panamera in Best Luxury Large Cars, Porsche Cayenne in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), and Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Porsche has better car rankings in 7 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Porsche 911 (hybrid coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Porsche Panamera in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), and Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Audi and Porsche each have better car rankings in 1 category. The A7 from Audi ranks better in Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money and the Cayenne from Porsche ranks better in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 6 rear-wheel-drive models.