USA EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan RWD vs Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) has a starting price of $99400, while the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.

The Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is a Liftback.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $99400 - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) $76888 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.5 7.5

Range and Efficiency

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…).

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Range (EPA) 274 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 367 mi 470 mi
Range (GCC) 285 mi 388 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 89 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 82.3 kWh 94.9 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.9 kWh/100 mi 24.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.46 mi/kWh 4.09 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 9.8

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 270 kW.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 270 kW 270 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.8 8.4

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 280 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 375 hp
Motor Torque 302 lb-ft 417 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 143 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 5.6 5.5

Dimensions

The Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Length 195.4 in 194 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.4 in 84.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 77.4 in 75.7 in
Height 54.3 in 57.3 in
Wheelbase 114.2 in 116.1 in

Cargo and Towing

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4630 lb, whereas the Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4630 lb 4960 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 14.4 ft3 17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 47 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 3 ft3 1 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 4630 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.9 5.7
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