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Audi Q3 vs Porsche Taycan – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi Q3 or Porsche Taycan fits your lifestyle better.

Audi Q3

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Porsche Taycan

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 49714 £.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan performs significantly better – achieving up to 680 km, about 561 km more than the Audi Q3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan has a convincingly edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 762 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.70 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Audi Q3 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls convincingly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi Q3 offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi Q3 is evident lighter – 1635 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q3 offers slightly more room – 488 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan slightly takes the win – 635 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Taycan shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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.

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Porsche Taycan

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Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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Audi Q3

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The Audi Q3 feels like a grown-up compact SUV with premium polish and city-friendly agility, the sort of car that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally satisfying. Inside, you get quality materials and smart packaging that keep things practical without skimping on style, so it’s an easy pick for buyers who want luxury without the drama.

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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38200 - 52900 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1635 - 1900 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4531 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1559 - 1601 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1196 - 1386 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
208 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Audi Q3 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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