New Audi E-tron GT vs Porsche Taycan: verdict
With hugely powerful electric motors, the Audi E-tron GT and Porsche Taycan are two of the most thrilling performance cars you can buy. But which one has the upper hand?...
Our verdict
We said at the start that it might be a close call. Well, that’s how it’s ended up. We’ve called it in the Taycan’s favour because we prefer the way it drives and it’s even faster – both important factors in this class. It’s also quieter at high speeds and has a more appropriately finished interior.
Bear in mind, though, that every one of the E-tron GT’s aforementioned shortcomings is us borderline nitpicking. It’s still a hugely quick and entertaining EV, and it’s just as comfortable as the Taycan.
It’s so good, in fact, that if you were to be swayed by the E-tron GT’s more generous kit list or its looks, we’d totally understand. But in the objective areas that matter most, it can’t quite match the Taycan.
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1st – Porsche Taycan
For Sensational speed and handling; very quiet cruising; superb build quality
Against More expensive to run; fiddly multiple touchscreens
Recommended options 14-way Comfort Seats (£1170), keyless entry (£774), rear-view camera (£480)
What Car? rating 5 stars out of 5
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2nd – Audi E-tron GT
For More intuitive dashboard controls; very well equipped; cheaper (before options)
Against So-so build quality for the price, noisier at 70mph
Recommended options Comfort and Sound Pack Plus (£8910)
What Car? rating 5 stars out of 5
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Specifications: Audi E-tron GT quattro
Engine Dual electric motors
Peak power 523bhp (in overboost)
Peak torque 472Ib ft (in overboost)
Gearbox 2-spd automatic
0-60mph 3.9sec
30-70mph 3.1sec
Top speed 152mph
30-0mph 8.0m
70-0mph 43.4m
Noise @ 30mph 61.2dB
Noise @ 70mph 66.9dB
Kerb weight 2351kg
Wheels/tyres (std) 245/45 R20 (front), 285/40 R20 (rear)
Real-world range 232 miles
Official range 295 miles
Efficiency on test 2.7 miles/kWh
Battery capacity (total/usable) 93.4kWh/86kWh
Rapid charging type CCS
Peak charging rate 270kW
7kW home wallbox (0-100% charging time) 13.5hr
Rapid charger, peak rate (10-80% charging time) 21min
CO2 emissions 0g/km
Specifications: Porsche Taycan 4S Performance Battery Plus
Engine Dual electric motors
Peak power 563bhp (in overboost)
Peak torque 479Ib ft (in overboost)
Gearbox 2-spd automatic
0-60mph 3.6sec
30-70mph 2.8sec
Top speed 155mph
30-0mph 8.1m
70-0mph 43.1m
Noise @ 30mph 59.3dB
Noise @ 70mph 64.7dB
Kerb weight 2295kg
Wheels/tyres (std) 225/55 R19 (front), 275/45 R19 (rear)
Real-world range 234 miles
Official range 288 miles
Efficiency on test 2.8 miles/kWh
Battery capacity (total/usable) 93.4kWh/83.7kWh
Rapid charging type CCS
Peak charging rate 270kW
7kW home wallbox (0-100% charging time) 13.5hr
Rapid charger, peak rate (10-80% charging time) 20min
CO2 emissions 0g/km
Weather conditions Dry/warm
Cars pictured
Audi E-tron GT quattro Vorsprung finished in Mythos Black metallic (£950) with Sports Seats Pro in perforated black nappa leather and 21in Trapezoidal Aero wheels (£1740)
Porsche Taycan 4S finished in Carmine Red metallic (£1683) with black extended leather (£2583), Performance Battery Plus (£3906), 20in Sport Aero wheels (£1776) and Sport Chrono Package (£788)
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