Compare performance (952 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (88,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Taycan Wagon or VW ID.Polo?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW ID.Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,290 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan Wagon. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 652 km, about 198 km more than the VW ID.Polo.
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 offers clearly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 741 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 7.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 820 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: VW ID.Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, VW ID.Polo is visibly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 622 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers barely more boot space – 446 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan Wagon carries visibly more – 605 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.
The Porsche Taycan Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 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.
detailsThe VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
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Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
537 - 652 km
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Electric Range
442 - 454 km
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Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
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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
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
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Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
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Trunk capacity
441 L
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Length
4,962 - 4,974 mm
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Length
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Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
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Width
1,816 mm
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Height
1,388 - 1,412 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,171 - 1,212 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
475 - 605 kg
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Payload
444 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
408 - 952 HP
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Power HP
116 - 211 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
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Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
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Torque
290 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
300 - 700 kW
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Power kW
85 - 155 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Porsche
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Brand
VW
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