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Tesla Model 3 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 1034 HP), boot space and price (31700 £ vs 87900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Taycan?

Tesla Model 3 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Tesla Model 3

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • evident more efficient
  • slight more electric range
  • distinct lighter
  • evident more trunk space

Porsche Taycan

  • decisively more power
  • decisively quicker from 0–100 km/h

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

Model 3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Tesla Model 3 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31700 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56237 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Tesla Model 3: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Porsche Taycan with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.70 kWh.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 performs slight better – achieving up to 750 km, about 70 km more than the Porsche Taycan.

Taycan

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 has a decisively edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 574 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the Tesla Model 3 takes 3.10 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs to a small extent better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Tesla Model 3 tops out at 262 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls convincingly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 680 Nm difference.

Model 3

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.

Seats: Tesla Model 3 offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Tesla Model 3 is distinct lighter – 1772 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 393 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers evident more room – 594 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan convincingly takes the win – 635 kg compared to 377 kg. That’s a difference of about 258 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 is barely 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.

Tesla Model 3
Porsche Taycan

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Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km

Tesla Model 3

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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The Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.

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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 3
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
31700 - 50100 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
83 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1772 - 1929 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
594 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4724 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1431 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
303 - 377 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
262 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Porsche
Is the Tesla Model 3 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.