Porsche Taycan Turbo vs. Tesla Model S Plaid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Taycan Turbo and Tesla Model S Plaid 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 S Plaid.
In comparing the Porsche Taycan Turbo's and the Tesla Model S Plaid's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Taycan Turbo has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Tesla Model S Plaid has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Taycan Turbo's and the Tesla Model S Plaid's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S Plaid is a better car than the Porsche Taycan Turbo.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Taycan Turbo loses 57.7 percent of its value and the Tesla Model S Plaid loses 59.5 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Taycan Turbo retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model S Plaid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Taycan Turbo’s base engine makes 670 horsepower, and the Tesla Model S Plaid base engine makes 1020 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric large cars, the Tesla Model S Plaid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$173,482 - $232,988
Starting MSRP:
$160,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$93,498
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$72,990 - $105,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$87,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$93,498
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$72,990 - $105,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$125,386
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$124,695 - $126,077
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,924
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$125,386
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$124,695 - $126,077
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,939
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
60.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
60.5% - 73.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$53,216
Depreciation %:
60.5%
Resale Value $:
$34,774
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
60.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
60.5% - 73.8%
Porsche Taycan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 S Plaid
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:
57.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
37.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
3.2 - 67.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
72.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
37.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
3.2 - 67.5
Porsche Taycan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 19Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Other Porsche Taycan Trim Levels
4S, Base, GTS, Turbo S
Other Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Base
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 / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
626 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.131 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
1020 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.214 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
81 / 80 / 81
Range (city/hwy):
238 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
93.4 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
359 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 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
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
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:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
15.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
28.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5119 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
54.4 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4776 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
