Damn, that Audi looks very, very good

I test drove both of these cars and was on the fence. Went with the Audi. In person, the etron looks way better in my opinion and the taycan 4s is actually 30k more because they force you to add all these options or you’ll have to wait over a year for Porsche to make it. For 30k less I got a etron gt with all the options I wanted.

I glad to hear these two cars from the same grandparents are different. Porsche is sporty and Audi is more grand touring. I love them both!

Loved the way your finger kept creeping onto the paddle behind the steering wheel on the Audi 😂

At this stage Tesla is looking like the Nokia of the ev world

you can explain so good how a car feels! thanks

I'm on the fence between these 2. Only video comparing Great work

12:55 Really crucial point you raised about how manufacturers can distinguish themselves from the others despite effectively using the same EV architecture. Some of us 'boomers' will value an authentic note of a particular piston/rotary engine, some 'boomers' will miss the anticipation lag of a heavily turbocharged engine, but I guess we have to progress with the times. Just wishing Porsche + Toyota the best with their eFuel and hydrogen Corolla racecar development. Great review Dan.

Great Review as usual!

Your presenting is even better with your new lightness and expressiveness thanks 🙏

great review Dan, focusing on the driving experience rather than as many do on range. I'm a Porsche man through & through, once I can see the Taycan Cross for real I'll be so tempted to swap from my 991 911!!!!

Sir -- would you recommend adding PTV+ as an option to the 4S? And you mentioned how quiet the car was. Having said this, do you think the option for the additional thermo insulated glass is needed?

Thorough analysis of two similar and yet very different cars. Fantastic review.

Brilliant, intelligent, objective and informative review. Well done (I bought the 4s!)

Solid review Dan

Please provide speclist for both cars. Porsche has several options which makes car drive better. If those are lacking in Audi it makes up some of the difference.

beautiful review. full marks for location and cinematography.

Great quality content!

Where did you guys shoot the video out of curiosity?

Same banana but I'd still prefer the cleaner look of 4S

Very good work! A solid, on point, describing comparison. If you want German engineering at its best, you don't have to look further than the Taycan. It's a masterpiece. And how they have managed that is beyond my comprehension.

So because you sit lower in the Porsche, it’s got a better seating position?

Although I am behind with this one, I am selling my 2 year old M340i XDrive for an EV so was very interested in this review. I have driven both cars and they are different, having been both a Porsche and Audi owner in the past, and my dislike of the Tesla around build quality and handling, the e-tron GT and Taycan are the obvious choices. The Porsche is sharper and more sporty, agreed, the e-Tron GT is more comfortable for daily/everyday driving and although the fashion is moving to more digital screens/hyper screen in the Mercedes’, they are a nightmare to keep clean and I find myself reaching for screen wipes all the time - again, I feel the Audi has the balance right with some good old fashioned buttons. The build quality, next to no difference at all, both premium German quality as you would expect. The ride, again I feel the Audi is slightly more forgiving in our British roads, and as for the tyre noise/wind noise, again I did not note any significant difference, maybe the porsche marginally edges it but both are quieter than a petrol. So at your closing comment, you intimated it may come down to the looks, I agree to a point (although I feel your are very slightly rose tinted glasses with Porsche), I have chosen the RS e-torn GT as there are just so few on the road and with Audi limiting the number built, then they will always have that exclusivity feel. Also on the wrong side of 50 years of age, I appreciate more comfort than a dynamic ride. Roll on September delivery date………

rally good video!

I have ordered the Audi. I have tried the Porsche, but the Audi looks better and I don't need overall screens. The handling is uncomfortable. And Audi has more assistanse and functionalities., 😊

Audi looks more of a character in itself. More sophisticated. Period.

I’m a Porsche man, but having seen a few on road now, I think the etron has a better presence. The fact that it also has some buttons in cockpit is also a major plus, as I am tired of all touch functions in many modern cars.

Does anyone understand overboost? Is it purely for launch control (ie from a standstill)? Or is it for any short acceleration scenario? If it’s for launch then it’s irrelevant as how often does anyone engage launch mode?

Make a Drag Race Video of both 🏁

Great video

Most balanced, objective and sensible review of both cars here, especially the summary of the Audi, for which is only getting subjective praise for its looks on other channels. Thank you guys.

Green band on the Audi reg plate, whats is that about? I'd take the Porsche in estate form I think but like the fact that Audi has more buttons.

I just ordered the etron gt…….because there’s a 2 year wait on the Taycan and 22 weeks on the Audi!! I guess I’ll go for the Taycan next time!

Good to know 😊 Next! .. EV6 vs Ioniq 5 for world's best EV for the masses 😅😅

£98k for thr porche but you fit even get body coloured bumpers?

Thanks for the review. This is the second video I've seen comparing the two cars and you both miss a very important point. Value. The only takeaway I can take is that driving dynamics , road noise and brakes are better on the Taycan. Now a reality check for us mere mortals : An Audi e-tron GT starts at £80k, for that you get leather, electronic dampers , quatrro and POWER with a 0-60 comparable to the 4S. A base Taycan RWD starts at 83k, less power, cloth seats, spring dampers. The fun starts when you try to configure a Porsche with a few options and the price skyrockets. With an open budget, there's no question I'd love to own a Taycan, but in the 80-90k range the Audi value proposition can't be beat. It's a shame no one ever mentions this or carries out a like for like comparison.

It sounds crazy but I'd get the Porsche for having the Porsche emblem on the hood all day.

So, this comparison test was just about how each one drive. No information about features, amenities, what car gives you best value for the money? Electric battery range? This is a video with the classic storytelling for sport cars test, no for four door cars with over 2 tons.

Jag I-pace please. Still one of the most innovative EVs, it’s just a shame the motoring press stopped talking about it.

Not having to deal with a Porsche dealer is also a plus point for the Audi. Although having said that I’ve never tried to buy an Audi...

Great review and interesting the traditional characters from both brands are retained. Audi efficient and a touch cold... and the Porsche polished and full of feel. The end.

Personally I would pick the Porsche over the Audi, simply becaue of looks. The red colour looks amazing! But I can imagine if you like the Audi looks better you'd go for that one, it's a beautiful car as well!

Really interesting Video. I tested both cars on German countryroads as well as Autobahn and came to a different conclusion. I drove three different Taycans and all showed vibration noises coming from the back on less than perfect roads. The very stiff suspension in sport mode seemed to overwhelm the quality of the cabin. The Audi felt super solid in comparison. At higher speeds above 180 kilometers per hour the Taycan front seemed to become a bit light which together with the very direct steering made the car dance a bit. Not very comfortable for long range travel. The Audi showed none of that. With the recuperation turned on, the brakes of the Taycan felt a bit synthetic, as the transition from recuperation to actual braking is not as seamless as in the Audi. And last but not least - for the price of a mildly specced Taycan you get the Audi including the excellent 4-wheel-steering, electronic differential, Head Up Display, cooled and massage seats etc. which in the end definitely makes it the better car at a comparable price point. I am going for the e-tron GT !

The best ever made competition EV PORSCHE VS AUDI!!! Respect to Dan from Ukraine!!!! BUT FOR ME AUDI

Both looks good. But the interior of the Taycan definitely edge over the Audi.

Oh the irony that these two cars are on PISTONHEADS lol

Not a Fully fair review, The Audi was not spec with the double glazing. A must for any EV to stop noise. The range on the Audi is higher yet you say the Porsche is better range? Both have poor range compared to some however, Audi range is still better than the Porsche. Both cars are nice to look at,

going to have to change the name of the channel to MagnetHeads or CoilHeads or BrushHeads in future

Both are great but the Taycan looks (and is) a way better car....

The motoring 'press' bias against Tesla is staggering, mostly rooted I suspect in them not advertising. Is there anyone who hasn't realised yet that motoring 'journalism' is actually just a string of infomercials? Neither of these cars would exist if Tesla hadn't started eating into their market. The Model S is quicker and has more range and storage than either of these - plus its own charging infrastructure. I'm sure the Model 3 is smaller than the Porsche and Audi but the same applies. The handling of the S may not be as good but the M3 Performance certainly is and once the S Plaid variant arrives there will be even fewer excuses to exclude Tesla.

I disagree on the brakes on the taycan. You can tell where the Regen stops and brakes start. Plus the brakes are Huge. You don't get real stopping power until half pedel where is where the Regen stops

Taycan looks better!

No rear seat or boot space review?

Dude drove in window's wallpaper 🖼

The brother is debating between both but might buy neither and simply wait because the technology is moving at such a frantic pace these two with their realistically 200 mile range will be classed as very poor in 1 or 2 years and will greatly affect their resale value despite the fact they are both super impressive in so many other ways. Electric cars will only win over the masses when range and charging reach a point where all journeys aren’t a concern and need planing which unfortunately is the case with most long ones at the moment.

A certain Jethro B said he preferred the Polestar over the Taycan. Can you give us a head-to-head? Oh, and just to be clear - if I want to swap my Giulia QV for an EV with similar performance and interior space, it will weigh half a tonne more and cost half as much again, right? Why the #@&§ would I want to do that?

Pity no manufacturer makes a nice looking electric sports saloon that is reasonably priced. All electric cars seem to be full of technology that isn't needed and big batteries that will be used two or three times a year for long range drives to make people think they are so futuristic. It would have been nice if Porsche did a lower spec Taycan with physical buttons like the Audi, smaller battery, single motor but still fast as they most probably would sell more. An Audi A4 size platform with 150 to 200 mile range, four seats and a boot would suit most people. You could then offer a saloon coupe as well as a SUV version and estate, same car different body. You could spec options to your hearts content so everyone could enjoy a nice EV. If the UK had reliable charging network then 150 to 200 mile ranges would be fine.

I'll take that Audi any time any day, most of points in this video will not benefit most people at least in my humble opinion, I'm not gonna be participating to a race or will be qualified to be race driver to own one of these cars, but overall good review.

“Piston heads”

With Audi’s depreciation I can see these being the car of choice for Taxi drivers in the next few yrs.

if you could just take the Audi looks and put it onto the Taycan, you would have everything

God. You get in high end car to avoid screens & enjoy the moment. I fucking hate this trend of eliminating physical buttons & as with all vehicles ever made it will date these cars terribly.

"Doesn't have the crazy power of the turbo S" It's got 500hp......

Love the Taycan! But, gonna wait longer until Porsche (VW) implements solid state batteries in their cars. That I believe is the game changer

The Taycan is so close to perfection, the only thing it lacks are: Physical climate controls, that screen is a pain.

Taycan low mileage used is best deal

Audi e-tron vs Audi e-tron

Taycan please.

Piston heads? Where are the pistons? 😂

All elementary for most people, because in reality, how many can afford a £100K vehicle?! Okay, so business owners can offset the cost for taxation purposes, but for most private buyers, ownership is all really just pie in the sky.

both are LITERALLY the same car. Same chassis, same interior. If i had the money to choose between them, i'd rather pay more for porsche engineering though... Might aswell upgrade to Cross-Turismo too while i am at it.

As good as the Porsche maybe. The looks of the Audi seal the deal for me.

More like Taycan't. It has lost three rounds to Tesla Model 3's no less in the 2021 All JAPAN EV-GP Series. Goes about 12.9 miles then loses power. Came in 8th behind 7 Tesla's in the 3rd race, one was a model Y I think. Porsche looks great in the classic Gulf Blue and Orange livery.

Isn't the GT a GT? Journo's shouldn't be afeared of reviewing cars on what they say they are. Saying it's more 'comfortable' might not pander to who you think your perceived audience are but long run it might show more journalistic integrity. Not saying the review wasn't good but you seemed stack the cards in the Porsches court by reviewing them both as out and out sports cars. Long term reviews are the money for comparos but I understand it wouldn't fit into the format so well. Just my tuppence.

Imagine an ev car with less grip and skinny tires and rear wheel drive

Are Porsche gonna improve the Taycans range?

There is no way I would take the Audi over the Porsche. One thing is the finer details of how it drives, as outlined by Dan Prosser here, but the other thing is the Audi's looks. I just can't get around how stupid front ends of electric cars look when they have fake radiator grilles plastered on to them, or this weird two-tone job this Audi has to make it look like it has that huge, ugly radiator grille Audis have had since around 2004. Remember, EVs don't need radiator grilles up front, as there is no big radiator there, so they need to stop basing their design identity around an obsolete exterior feature.

You're a Porsche fan boy.

No hatchback for my dogs. Give me a Model S.

Feels like you went in with a bias toward the Porsche and confirmed your bias in the review. While you made some relevant points, I disagree with how far apart you think these cars are. The Audi handles extremely well, Porsches are always more fun to drive no doubt but we’re splitting hairs here. In terms of bang for your buck the Audi wins hands down, both cars similarly spec’d in the US is about a $25-30k difference . I love my Porsches but not by that much. The Audi also looks better , I know that’s subjective but it’s a widely held sentiment.

And the winner of worlds best EV goes to the Rimac C2

Touch-screens are great for adjusting settings and anything else you may do WHILE PARKED. Using touch-screens while driving is downright dangerous to yourself and others on the road - similar to texting while driving! Aside from Apple CarPlay, there is nothing in the Audi requiring the use of a touchscreen while on the move. The tunnel-visioned Porsche engineers seem to have tossed all their common sense out the window when designing the “space age” Taycan cockpit. Buy the Audi and live longer!

Same company. So?

Usual loaded Porsche bias

A model 3 with a factory stock track package can easily beat a Taycan 4s on the track.

etron GT anytime over that Porsche Jellybean

Tesla Model S refresh about to come out...going to kick both of these to the curb pretty hard.

Taycan is gonna have a hard time with the model s LR and Plaid🤭

Taycan is the best handling ev and feels the most like a sports car out of any EV on the market. Looks the best too. Extremely futurstic and has the best luxury highest build quality. Audi and tesla are just poor mans evs. Id get a bmw EV over both those brands.

Tay-cer home and ...

E Tron GT looks better though.

I've driven both of these and they are pretty disappointing to drive.

Interesting review, but I think you completely missed the point with these vehicles. The Audi and Porsche are price thousands of dollars apart with the Porsche being the most expensive and with the most engineering and refinement as compared to the Audi. They are "brothers" as you put it, but each was designed to a price point and therefore should be ultimately judged with other vehicles in a similar class and price, if there are any comparables at this time. If one could comfortably afford the price of the Taycan, why would the Audi even be considered. Bottom line is the the Audi is a fine / great machine for what it is and does and didn't deserve your soft, Porsche biased assessment, because it isn't quite as good as the Taycan. There's no way that VW would allow the Audi to be as good as the Taycan. I'm quite content with my MK7 GTI for the moment and have no plans for the Audi or Porsche, LOL!! Peace.

Tesla 1

The Taycan is no doubt a sportier car than the e-tron GT. However I find the arguments you used against the Audi very misleading. For spirited driving, the Taycan is for sure the best here but for comfort driving it can't beat the e-tron GT and many reviewers have confirmed this. I'm not even going to mention the price difference. It's all about suspension and steering tuning and you can't have the best of both worlds. Most people are looking for a comfortable cruiser that would take them from point A to point B whatever the road conditions and the e-tron GT fulfills this very well while not feeling like a boat. The ride in the Taycan will be more connected, but will not be as forgiving as in the e-tron GT on tougher road surfaces. I would like motoring journalists to consider reviewing cars for the average consumer and not for themselves as track rats. These vehicles are built for the public road. Not for the track.

The E-Tron GT, the poor mans Taycan is a great car for those who can not quite afford the Porsche. The only annoying thing is everyone else will also know that 😂🤣

The Audi looks better.

"The Porsche is better in every meaningful way but, if you like the look of the Audi, it's reason enough to buy one" ...hmm... OK chief, if you say so! 🤔

So the Audi got spanked by the Porsche in just about every category - no real surprise. I have been completely blown away by my Taycan Cross Turismo - even better than the saloon - it is an amazing car. And i was a sceptic....

Pretentious AF review.