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Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S comparison

Compare performance (1,034 HP vs 1,020 HP), boot space and price (87,900 £ vs 94,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Taycan or Tesla Model S?

Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S: Key differences

Porsche Taycan

  • barely cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • only slightly more efficient

Tesla Model S

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Taycan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Porsche Taycan is barely cheaper – starting at 87,900 £ , while the Tesla Model S costs 94,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,335 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the Tesla Model S. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model S offers barely more range – reaching up to 744 km, about 64 km more than the Porsche Taycan.

Model S

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan offers marginally more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 1,020 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Porsche Taycan takes 2.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model S is barely faster – reaching 322 km/h, while the Porsche Taycan tops out at 305 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

Taycan

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Tesla Model S offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model S is barely lighter – 2,092 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model S offers considerably more boot space – 799 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 392 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries clearly more – 635 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model S comes out clearly ahead 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.

from £94,300
Model S

Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 670 - 1,020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 611 - 744 km
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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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Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

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16 Dec 2025, 09:38:32

Reliable — now with nearly 400,000 km on the Model S, I’ve experienced few to no problems. Still using free Supercharging, it delivers a dependable, luxurious driving experience. Average consumption about 16 kWh/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Price
94,300 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,092 - 2,197 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Trunk capacity
799 L
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Length
5,021 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,828 L
Payload
175 - 635 kg
Payload
432 - 442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Power HP
670 - 1,020 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Power kW
493 - 750 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Tesla
What drive types are available for the Porsche Taycan?

The Porsche Taycan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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