Porsche Taycan vs Genesis G80

The Porsche Taycan starts from $156,300 before on-road costs, while the Genesis G80 opens at $132,000. That makes the Genesis G80 the more affordable entry point by $24,300.

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 $171,930 and $145,200 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 Porsche Taycan and Genesis G80 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Genesis G80 packs more ADAS features with 7 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 Genesis G80 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 Porsche Taycan stands out with Apple CarPlay and BOSE audio that you will not find on the Genesis G80. The Genesis G80 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Porsche Taycan uses a Electric producing 300kW and 345Nm of torque, sent through a 2-speed auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Genesis G80 responds with a Electric making 272kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 272kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Taycan is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 79.2kWh (Porsche Taycan) vs 94.5kWh (Genesis G80), giving WLTP ranges of 503km and 570km. DC fast charging peaks at 270kW (Porsche Taycan) vs 350kW (Genesis G80).

The Porsche Taycan measures 4,963mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 172mm shorter than the Genesis G80 at 5,135mm (3,140mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Porsche Taycan and 334L in the Genesis G80, giving the Porsche Taycan a 73L advantage. The Genesis G80 seats 5 vs 4.

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

Warranty: 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis G80). The Genesis G80 has longer coverage.