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VW Arteon vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Porsche Taycan?

VW Arteon vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

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.

VW Arteon is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,661 £.

Taycan

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 714 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers significantly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 920 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is noticeably lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers visibly more boot space – 590 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries a bit more – 635 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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.

from £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
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Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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 - 320 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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