Porsche vs. Tesla

When comparing the Porsche brand to the Tesla brand, Porsche has the advantage in the areas of towing capacity and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Porsche versus Tesla: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Porsche versus Tesla pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Porsche and Tesla in 0 out of 0 vehicle comparisons. Porsche and Tesla both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 0 out of 2 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Porsche and Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Porsche, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Porsche the overall advantage over Tesla.

Porsche versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 6 model comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Porsche versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Porsche versus Tesla overall quality ratings shows Tesla with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Tesla has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 6 comparisons.

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Best Resale Value Rankings

Tesla has better car rankings in 2 categories: Tesla Model 3 in Electric Cars with Best Resale Value and Tesla Model 3 in Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value.

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Available Body Styles

Porsche offers 3 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.

Drivetrain Options

Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Tesla offers 4 electric vehicles.

Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.