Video Summary
- The Audi e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan are effectively the same car underneath, sharing batteries, motors, and architecture.- However, the e-tron is more like a Bratwurst and the Taycan has a spicy Currywurst flavour.
- Audi e-tron GT starts from just under £81,000, rising to £112,000 for the RS model.
- The Porsche Taycan starts around £71,000, cheaper due to an entry-level, rear-wheel drive single motor version with a smaller battery.
- This Turbo version of the Taycan is comparable to the Audi RS model at about £116,000.
- For rear-end design, the Porsche is beautiful; however, the Audi's light signature in the dark is cooler.
- These cars' side profiles are the same due to identical dimensions, but they have different clothes -the Audi as Jennifer Laurence in Hunger Games and the Porsche in X-Men.
- The Porsche is a bit low to the ground to be sporty, but the shapes are similar.
- The side vent is real on the Audi, but is fake on the Porsche.
- Audi is available with a carbon roof, but the Porsche isn't.
- From the front, the Taycan’s look is inspired by the 911, while the Audi wears Audi’s big grill and doesn't need it.
- In the Audi, the reviewer noted what excellent and awesome interiors and design.
- The Audi’s infotainment system is easy and classic, and the climate control buttons are separated.
- On the Porsche, the interior is cooler and more minimal in design, but the materials don’t feel as expensive, and the controls are harder to use.
- The Porsche does not have Android Auto.
- The headrests are a great feature on the Porsche.
- Storage is an issue. Both have pretty small door bins, some decent-size cup holders.
- Practicality in the trunks of both is not great, with boot capacity for each at 366L, but with pretty small hatches for each vehicle.
- The electric cars have no engines, so there are front trunks (frunks) for more space.
- The charging ports are pretty convenient for both with the Audi having one side open for the cables and cords and the option for the Porsche to have an electronically operated charging port for a $400 upgrade.
- Range for the Audi is 280 miles.
- Range for the Porsche is 183 for John (the reviewer’s friend).
- Charging the Audi is capable of 270kw if a charger can be found that delivers that.
- John averaged 45.8 kw / 100mils over 2737.3 miles.
- The Tycan provides no comfortable setting.
- Its performance is 0-60 in 3.2 sec but that is the reported time. The measured launch was 4.18 sec. which is 2.1mi per kw and about 31 miles range.
- Launch mode in the Taycan can only be attempted when there is reasonable battery power, but there is not as much battery protection in Audi.
- During normal driving, with air suspension and all, Audi seems more chilled.
- Also there is no wind noise on the Audi and the steering feels fine.
- The Audi has a great turning lock.
- Overall, the reviewer likes the Porsche best, mostly for style.
