Porsche Taycan vs. Audi e-tron
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron 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 and the Audi e-tron.
When we compare the Porsche Taycan's and the Audi e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Taycan has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Audi e-tron has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Taycan's and the Audi e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Audi e-tron is a better car than the Porsche Taycan.
Pricing: A used 2023 Porsche Taycan ranges from $82,934 to $179,554 while a used 2023 Audi e-tron is priced between $43,997 to $66,701.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Taycan loses 57.7 percent of its value and the Audi e-tron loses 65.1 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Taycan retains 7.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi e-tron.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Porsche Taycan and the Audi e-tron makes 402 horsepower. The Taycan is rated to deliver an average of 79 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 200 miles. The e-tron is rated to deliver an average of 78 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 226 miles.This gives the Porsche Taycan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi e-tron the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Taycan is 9.5 hours (240V), while the charge time for the e-tron is 10 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi e-tron, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Audi e-tron has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$100,625 - $191,111
Starting MSRP:
$86,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$97,223
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$78,490 - $119,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$70,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$57,286
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$37,499 - $71,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$111,261
Price Range:
$82,934 - $179,554
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$99,645
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$76,439 - $111,886
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,670
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$52,818
Price Range:
$43,997 - $66,701
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$49,986
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$40,767 - $58,276
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13,650
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Porsche Taycan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Taycan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi e-tron
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:
82.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
61.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
2.6 - 472.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 592.6
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 / 19Audi e-tron Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
30 out of / 44Ranking
34 out of / 44Ranking
36 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 44Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Porsche Taycan Trim Levels
4S, Base, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, 4 Cross Turismo, 4S Cross Turismo, GTS Sport Turismo, Turbo Cross Turismo, Turbo S Cross Turismo
Audi e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Chronos, quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
254 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
490 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
79 / 88 / 83
Range (city/hwy):
200 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
79.2 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
78 / 79 / 79
Range (city/hwy):
226 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
95 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
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
Air Suspension:
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
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:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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:
Standard
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:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
28.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4568 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5765 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
193 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Coffee Beige Metallic
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Blue Metallic / Gentian Blue Metallic / Neptune Blue
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Volcano Grey Metallic
Green
Mamba Green Metallic
Purple
Frozen Berry Metallic
Red
Carmine Red / Cherry Metallic
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Typhoon Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Basalt Black/Atacama Beige / Black/Limestone Beige
Black
Basalt Black / Black
Brown
Basalt Black/Meranti Brown / Truffle Brown
Gray
Black/Slate Grey / Blackberry/Slate Grey / Graphite Blue / Graphite Blue/Slate Grey / Slate Grey
Purple
Blackberry
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red
White
Black/Chalk
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
