2025 Porsche Taycan Vs. 2025 Audi e-tron GT

Here's how two of Volkswagen Group's popular electric sports sedans in base trims stack up against each other

by Amreetam Basu on September 3, 2024, 16:00

Back in 2019, Porsche finally took a leap into the electric future with the Taycan, a sleek and powerful EV that proved sports sedans could be both thrilling and eco-conscious. Seeing an opportunity to carve its own path in the electric performance sedan market, sister-brand Audi followed suit with the e-tron GT, its second electric offering after the fat e-tron SUV, built on the same J1 platform developed by Porsche.

Fast forward to today, and both the Taycan and the e-tron GT have received some fresh updates for 2025. But while the Taycan offers a whole buffet of trim levels, the e-tron GT keeps things simple with just three options: S, RS, and RS performance. So, we’re pitting the base S model of the e-tron GT against the entry-level Taycan. Spoiler alert: the S e-tron GT packs more punch than its Porsche counterpart.

But horsepower isn’t everything, right? We’re talking about two of the most technologically advanced and luxurious electric sedans on the market today. So which one is the right fit for you? Let’s dive into the details and compare these two electrifying contenders.

Key differences: 2025 Porsche Taycan Vs. Audi e-tron GT

While the underpinnings are almost similar, both the base Taycan and the S e-tron GT are completely different animals. Although we don’t have the official pricing for the U.S. models, I anticipate that the S e-tron GT will be around $10,000 more expensive than the Taycan. We’ll come to the performance part later because it’s a no-brainer compared to the Taycan.

Still, the S e-tron GT offers better specs right from the onset, such as larger 20-inch alloy wheels, Audi’s signature LED Matrix with cool dancing animations, a tri-zone automatic climate control system, a fixed glass roof, and a wireless charging pad. Audi even introduced newly designed brakes that are bigger than the outgoing base e-tron GT units.

The Taycan, on the other hand, is unmistakably a Porsche, and the 2025 facelift makes it even more attractive. On the outside, it’s sleek and more aerodynamic than the S e-tron GT. As for the interior, the classic Porsche steering wheel and the sports seats will remind you of the German brand and its iconic 911 sports car.

However, unlike the e-tron GT, the Taycan packs more displays. If you’re a tech-nerd, that wouldn’t be a problem. Otherwise, the screen-heavy center console and the optional 10.9-inch passenger display could be engineering excess.


	2025 Porsche Taycan	2025 Audi S e-tron GT
Exterior Features	19-inch wheels, Matrix LED headlights, LED rear lightbar, all-season tires	20-inch wheels, Matrix LED headlights, LED rear lightbar, all-season tires
Interior Features	Leatherette upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated steering wheel, heated and power-adjustable front seats, ambient lighting, rear bucket seats, 16.8-inch driver information display, 10.9-inch primary touchscreen display, 8.4-inch secondary touchscreen display, a 10-speaker audio system	Leatherette upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, power-adjustable front seats, 12.3-inch driver information display, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display, fixed panoramic glass roof, wireless charging pad
Aerodynamic Features	Drag coefficient of 0.22 Cd, vents near the front fenders, electrically adjustable rear spoiler	Drag coefficient of 0.24 Cd, electrically adjustable rear spoiler, rear diffuser
Chassis Features	Adaptive air suspension, 6-piston calipers at the front with 14.1-inch aluminum rotors	Adaptive air suspension, newly developed and bigger brakes for the S e-tron GT
Cargo Capacity	17.2 cu.ft.	11.0 cu.ft.
Price	$99,400	$110,000 (estimated)

Performance: 2025 Porsche Taycan Vs. Audi e-tron GT

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Both the Taycan and the e-tron GT benefit from lighter and more potent electric motors, which are part of the PPE platform developed by Porsche and Audi. However, the base S trim of the e-tron GT is a lot more potent than the base Taycan. The former’s dual-motor powertrain produces a whopping 669 horsepower, compared to the base Taycan’s 402 horsepower. However, please note that the base Taycan has one e-motor and only drives the rear wheels.

A two-speed gearbox serves its purpose in both the Audi and the Porsche. The S e-tron GT has more power and an additional e-motor in the front axle, so its acceleration is stronger, with an estimated 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. As for the battery sizes, the facelifted Taycan comes with a bigger 89 kWh unit as standard instead of the 105 kWh unit found in the facelifted e-tron GT. You can get a similarly sized large battery pack with the Taycan as well, for about $4,500, making it the most efficient among the two, with an estimated EPA range of 318 miles.

More power or better efficiency? The choice is yours.


	2025 Porsche Taycan	2025 Audi S e-tron GT
Powertrain	Rear-mounted e-motor	Dual e-motors
Horsepower	402 hp	669 hp
Torque (lb-ft)	302 lb-ft	TBA
Gearbox	2-speed automatic	2-speed automatic
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
0-60 (mph)	4.5 seconds	3.4 seconds
Top speed (mph)	143 mph	152 mph
Battery size	89 kWh	105 kWh
EV only range	274 miles (estimated)	300 miles (estimated)

Amreetam Basu

While Amreetam hustles during the week, free time means one thing: hitting the open road. He dreams of cruising the Alps in a German masterpiece – a Porsche 992 911 GT3 RS or an F87 BMW M2 would be ideal! This 26-year-old automotive journalist loves every part of the job. Read full bio