Porsche Taycan RWD Plus vs Abarth 500e Convertible

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General Info

The Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €40990. The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €57900 on the used car market.

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) is a Sedan, whereas the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) is a Cabriolet.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Abarth 500e Convertible
Years of Production 2021-2024 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Italy
Body Style Sedan Cabriolet
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €40990
Price Europe (Used) €57900 €29490
GCC Score 6.3 4.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…).

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Abarth 500e Convertible
Range (EPA) 389 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 505 km 255 km
Range (GCC) 396 km 217 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 93.4 kWh 42.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 83.7 kWh 37.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.1 kWh/100 km 17.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.73 km/kWh 5.74 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 5.2

Charging

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 268 kW, while the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) maxes out at 85 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Abarth 500e Convertible
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 268 kW 85 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8 5.2

Performance

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) is rear-wheel drive, while the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Abarth 500e Convertible
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 350 kW 114 kW
Motor Power (hp) 469 hp 153 hp
Motor Torque 357 Nm 235 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.4 s 7 s
Top Speed 230 km/h 155 km/h
Performance Score 5.5 3.2

Dimensions

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) is longer and wider, but the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) is taller.

The Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Abarth 500e Convertible
Length 4963 mm 3673 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2144 mm 1900 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1966 mm 1683 mm
Height 1394 mm 1518 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2322 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Porsche Taycan RWD Plus (2021-2024), but the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Porsche Taycan RWD Plus Abarth 500e Convertible
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 2205 kg 1435 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 407 l 185 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 550 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 84 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5 2.8
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