Porsche Taycan Turbo vs. Tesla Model 3 Performance

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Taycan Turbo and Tesla Model 3 Performance contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Porsche Taycan Turbo and the Tesla Model 3 Performance.

When comparing the Porsche Taycan Turbo's and the Tesla Model 3 Performance's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Taycan Turbo has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Tesla Model 3 Performance has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Taycan Turbo's and the Tesla Model 3 Performance's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is a better car than the Porsche Taycan Turbo.

Pricing: A used 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo ranges from $149,900 to $183,630 while a used 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance is priced between $38,041 to $49,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Taycan Turbo loses 59.1 percent of its value and the Tesla Model 3 Performance loses 57 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model 3 Performance retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Porsche Taycan Turbo.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Taycan Turbo’s base engine makes 871 horsepower, and the Tesla Model 3 Performance base engine makes 510 horsepower. The Turbo is rated to deliver an average of 88 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 292 miles. The Performance is rated to deliver an average of 113 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 303 miles. This gives the Tesla Model 3 Performance the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Porsche Taycan Turbo. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Turbo is 13 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Performance is 10 hours (240V).

Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model 3 Performance has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

181962 - 223902

Starting MSRP:

173600

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

145898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

79990 - 340000

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

54990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

53363

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

42490 - 64800

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

169734

Price Range:

149900 - 183630

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

107806

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

79022 - 127781

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

45737

Price Range:

38041 - 49998

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

49176

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

38037 - 60314

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

102850

Depreciation %:

0.5924518

Resale Value $:

70750

Residual Value %:

0.4075482

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

0.59259308

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

0.5924518 - 0.66450392

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

31716

Depreciation %:

0.57676273

Resale Value $:

23274

Residual Value %:

0.42323727

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

0.57677703

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

0.57676273 - 0.68367001

Porsche Taycan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.3 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Taycan Turbo

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model 3 Performance

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.383177652271363

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

6.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

1.8 - 154.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

167.42938742975846

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

6.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

6.4 - 167.4

Porsche Taycan Rankings

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

3 / 34

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 25

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

3 / 25

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 34

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

8 / 25

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

15 / 22

Most Affordable Electric Cars

21 / 28

Tesla Model 3 Rankings

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 22

Safest Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 25

Safest Electric Cars

3 / 34

Most Affordable Electric Cars

3 / 28

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

4 / 25

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 25

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

4 / 25

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

5 / 25

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

6 / 34

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

8 / 34

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 34

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

13 / 25

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 25

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 34

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

19 / 34

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Other Porsche Taycan Trim Levels

4, 4S, Base, GTS, Turbo GT, Turbo GT w/ Weissach Package, Turbo S

Other Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Long Range

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 120000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

871 hp

Torque:

656 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.172 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

510 hp

Torque:

547 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.126 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

MPGe:

88 / 83 / 86

Range (city/hwy):

292 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

105 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

13 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

MPGe:

113 / 104 / 109

Range (city/hwy):

303 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

82 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

Not yet available

Front Leg Room:

Not yet available

Front Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Rear Head Room:

Not yet available

Rear Leg Room:

Not yet available

Rear Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Cargo Space:

15.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.2 inches

Cargo Space:

24.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5062 lbs

Width:

84.4 inches

Height:

54.4 inches

Length:

195.4 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4054 lbs

Width:

82.2 inches

Height:

56.3 inches

Length:

185.9 inches

Wheelbase:

113.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R20

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/35R20

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