Audi e-tron GT vs Porsche Taycan

The Audi e-tron GT starts from $209,900 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Taycan opens at $156,300. That makes the Porsche Taycan the more affordable entry point by $53,600.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $230,890 and $171,930 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi e-tron GT packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Porsche Taycan.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Audi e-tron GT adds a 360-degree camera that the Porsche Taycan misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi e-tron GT stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Porsche Taycan. The Porsche Taycan counters with Apple CarPlay, V2L and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi e-tron GT uses a Electric producing 435kW and 740Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan responds with a Electric making 300kW and 345Nm, paired to a 2-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Audi e-tron GT has the clear power advantage at 435kW vs 300kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi e-tron GT is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 105kWh (Audi e-tron GT) vs 79.2kWh (Porsche Taycan), giving WLTP ranges of 559km and 503km. DC fast charging peaks at 320kW (Audi e-tron GT) vs 270kW (Porsche Taycan).

The Audi e-tron GT measures 4,989mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 26mm longer than the Porsche Taycan at 4,963mm (2,900mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 405L in the Audi e-tron GT and 407L in the Porsche Taycan, giving the Porsche Taycan a 2L advantage. The Audi e-tron GT seats 5 vs 4.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi e-tron GT) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan). The Audi e-tron GT has longer coverage.