Porsche vs. Tesla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Porsche and Tesla 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 Porsche and Tesla cars.
When comparing the Porsche brand to the Tesla brand, Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality and reliability.
Porsche versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Tesla has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons.
Porsche versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 7 model comparisons, with Porsche offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 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. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Porsche offers 4 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 2 electric vehicles. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.
Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
EVs
Porsche Macan (electric)
$98,440 - $130,669
Porsche Taycan
$104,595 - $194,197
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
$68,421 - $99,909
Porsche Cayenne
$90,880 - $144,361
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
$106,943 - $180,026
Porsche Panamera
$116,540 - $136,410
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
$123,790 - $232,480
New Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Porsche Macan (electric)
Not Yet Available
Porsche Taycan
$92,501 - $192,993
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
$62,710 - $101,278
Porsche Cayenne
$83,389 - $214,205
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Porsche Panamera
Not Yet Available
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
$104,269 - $181,221
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
$39,977 - $51,617
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
$39,977 - $51,617
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Porsche Macan (electric)
Not Yet Available
Porsche Taycan
57.7%
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
39.7%
Porsche Cayenne
46.6%
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
50.7%
Porsche Panamera
45.6%
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
49.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Tesla Model Y
53.4%
Tesla Model S
59.5%
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
53.4%
Tesla Model X
55.2%
Tesla Model X
55.2%
Tesla Model S
59.5%
Tesla Model S
59.5%
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Porsche Macan (electric)
402 hp / 479 foot-lbs
Porsche Taycan
402 hp / 254 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
261 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Porsche Cayenne
348 hp / 368 foot-lbs
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
463 hp / 479 foot-lbs
Porsche Panamera
348 hp / 368 foot-lbs
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
455 hp / 516 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
Tesla Model S
670 hp
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
Tesla Model X
670 hp
Tesla Model X
670 hp
Tesla Model S
670 hp
Tesla Model S
670 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
Not Yet Available
Porsche Cayenne
17 / 23 / 19
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Porsche Panamera
Not Yet Available
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
21 / 24 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
EV Range
Porsche Macan (electric)
Not yet available
Porsche Taycan
208 miles
EV Range
Tesla Model Y
260 miles
Tesla Model S
402 miles
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Porsche Macan (electric)
Not available
Porsche Taycan
Not available
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
7.1 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
8.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
Porsche Panamera
7.5 / 10
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model S
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model X
8.4 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.4 / 10
Tesla Model S
8.1 / 10
Tesla Model S
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Porsche Macan (electric)
Not available
Porsche Taycan
Not available
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
6.1 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
8.4 / 10
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.6 / 10
Porsche Panamera
7.4 / 10
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model S
9.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
Tesla Model S
9.4 / 10
Tesla Model S
9.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Porsche Macan (electric)
Not available
Porsche Taycan
Not available
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
Not available
Porsche Cayenne
Not available
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Porsche Panamera
Not available
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Tesla Model S
Not available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
Tesla Model S
Not available
Tesla Model S
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Porsche Macan (electric)
Not available
Porsche Taycan
6.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Porsche Macan
8.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
7.6 / 10
Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.3 / 10
Porsche Panamera
7.7 / 10
Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
7.2 / 10
Tesla Model S
6.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
7.2 / 10
Tesla Model X
7.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
7.1 / 10
Tesla Model S
6.8 / 10
Tesla Model S
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Porsche Cayenne
#5 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Porsche Cayenne
#8 of 18 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
Porsche Panamera
#7 of 24 in
Best Luxury Large Cars
Porsche Panamera
#3 of 20 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model X
#1 of 44 in
Best Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#1 of 44 in
Best Electric SUVs
Tesla Model S
#1 of 6 in
Best Electric Luxury Hatchbacks
Tesla Model S
#1 of 6 in
Best Electric Luxury Hatchbacks
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Porsche Cayenne
#4 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Porsche Cayenne
#9 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
Porsche Panamera
#12 of 24 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars
Porsche Panamera
#8 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model X
#2 of 44 in
Most Reliable Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#2 of 44 in
Most Reliable Electric SUVs
Tesla Model S
#1 of 26 in
Most Reliable Electric Cars
Tesla Model S
#1 of 26 in
Most Reliable Electric Cars