Compare performance (8 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Porsche Taycan?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,094 £.
As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 605 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.
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 offers substantially more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 1,026 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 1,300 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Porsche Taycan offers more seats – 4 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,607 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers clearly more boot space – 407 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 344 L.
When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries substantially more – 635 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 493 kg.
The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
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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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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
2
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,388 mm
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Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
142 kg
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Payload
175 - 635 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
8 HP
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Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
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Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
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Power kW
300 - 760 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Porsche
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