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VW ID.4 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.4 or Porsche Taycan?

VW ID.4 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

VW ID.4

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

Porsche Taycan

  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • considerably quicker 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.

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

ID.4

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

VW ID.4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,370 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.4 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 111 km more than the VW ID.4.

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 substantially more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 694 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan is substantially faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 661 Nm more.

ID.4

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: VW ID.4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.4 is only slightly lighter – 1,975 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.4 offers noticeably more boot space – 543 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries moderately more – 635 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is decisively 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 £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
VW ID.4
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW ID.4

The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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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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VW ID.4
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 47,200 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 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
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,975 - 2,248 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
543 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,582 - 4,584 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,619 - 1,634 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,575 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 551 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
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