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Audi A5 Avant vs Porsche Taycan Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 88700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Audi A5 Avant

Porsche Taycan Wagon

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Avant has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88700 £. That’s a price difference of around 48557 £.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs decisively better – achieving up to 652 km, about 544 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

Taycan Wagon @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan Wagon has a decisively edge – offering 952 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 585 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 4.50 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Audi A5 Avant tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan Wagon pulls significantly stronger with 1110 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm difference.

A5 Avant @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is distinct lighter – 1785 kg compared to 2190 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers slight more room – 476 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Avant performs a bit better – up to 1424 L, which is about 212 L more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan Wagon somewhat takes the win – 605 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Taycan Wagon shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £88,700
Taycan Wagon @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 km
Audi A5 Avant
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Audi A5 Avant
Porsche Taycan Wagon
A5 Avant @ Audi AG
Taycan Wagon @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
88700 - 182100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4962 - 4974 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1966 - 1967 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1388 - 1412 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
475 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.