The Audi RS e-tron GT is Audi's first all-electric GT sports car, which was officially unveiled in February 2021 and is expected to be launched in China in 2023. The car is based on the J1 high-performance pure electric platform jointly developed with Porsche, equipped with dual permanent magnet synchronous motors and a two-speed transmission on the rear axle, with a maximum output of 475kW and a maximum torque of 830Nm, and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km h in just 3In 3 seconds, the top speed can reach 250 km h. The car's main competitor is the Porsche Taycan, an all-electric sports car also based on the J1 platform, which was released in September 2019 and launched in China in 2020. The Porsche Taycan is available in a variety of models, including the highest-end Turbo S version, with a maximum output of 560kW and a maximum torque of 1050Nm, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km h in just 2In 8 seconds, the top speed can reach 260 km h.
Both cars have their own characteristics and advantages in terms of appearance, interior, performance, range, charging, etc., so how does the Audi RS e-tron GT benchmark against the Porsche Taycan?The exterior design of the Audi RS e-tron GT continues the style of the e-tron GT, but is more sporty and aggressive. The front features the iconic Audi single-frame grille, paired with matrix laser headlights, creating a strong visual impact. The side lines are sleek and sleek, the body is well proportioned, and the wheels are available in sizes up to 21 inches. The rear design is clean and sporty, with LED through-type taillights and diffusers enhancing the sense of width and hierarchy at the rear. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Audi RS e-tron GT are 4986mm, 1960mm and 1408mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2900mm.
The exterior design of the Porsche Taycan is also very attractive, combining classic Porsche sports car elements with a modern sense of technology. The front face adopts the Porsche family-style four-point LED headlights and low air intakes, showing a sharp and dynamic temperament. The side lines are sleek and elegant, the body is well-proportioned, and the wheel size is available up to 21 inches. The rear design is clean and refined, with LED taillights and a spoiler that enhance stability and recognizability at the rear. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Porsche Taycan are 4963mm, 1966mm and 1378mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2900mm. In terms of exterior design, both the Audi RS e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan are highly recognizable and aesthetically pleasing, each with its own merits.
The Audi RS e-tron GT is sportier and more aggressive, and the Porsche Taycan is more elegant and refined. Both are about the same body size and wheelbase, but the Audi RS e-tron GT is slightly longer and taller, and the Porsche Taycan is slightly wider and lower. The interior design of the Audi RS e-tron GT also continues the style of the e-tron GT, but is more luxurious and technological. The center console adopts a dual-screen design, which is 101-inch touch screen and 123-inch full LCD instrument cluster with support for Audi MMI system and intelligent voice control. The steering wheel has a flat-bottomed design and is equipped with paddle shifters and multi-function buttons. The seats have a sporty design that wraps around and supports, and the optional Dinamica upholstery and sports fabric are both eco-friendly and luxurious.
In terms of space, the Audi RS e-tron GT has 1000mm and 940mm headroom in the front and rear, 850mm in the rear legroom, and 405L in the trunk. The interior design of the Porsche Taycan is also very refined and advanced, combining Porsche's traditional sports car elements with a modern sense of technology. The center console adopts a multi-screen design, which is 109-inch ** touch screen, 84-inch lower touchscreen, 109-inch co-pilot touch screen and 141-inch full LCD instrument cluster with support for Porsche PCM system and intelligent voice control. The steering wheel has a three-spoke design and is equipped with paddle shifters and multi-function buttons. The seats have a sporty design that wraps around and supports, and are available in leather or textile upholstery for comfort and upscaleness.
In terms of space, the Porsche Taycan has 980mm and 930mm headroom in the front and rear, 840mm in the rear legroom, and a trunk volume of 366L. In terms of interior design, both the Audi RS e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan have a high sense of luxury and technology, each with its own characteristics. The Audi RS e-tron GT is more concise and unified, while the Porsche Taycan is more complex and individual. The space performance of the two is comparable, but the Audi RS e-tron GT has a slight advantage, and the trunk volume is slightly larger than that of the Porsche Taycan.
The Audi RS e-tron GT also performs well, with its powerful power and nimble handling, giving the driver a roar of performance in the all-electric era. The car is equipped with dual permanent magnet synchronous motors and a two-speed transmission on the rear axle, with a maximum output of 475kW and a maximum torque of 830Nm, and it only takes 3 to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmhIn 3 seconds, the top speed can reach 250 km h. The car is also equipped with a variety of innovative technologies such as aerodynamics, air suspension, rear-wheel steering, tungsten carbide brake discs, etc., which improve the stability, comfort, handling and braking of the vehicle. In terms of range, the car adopts an 800V high-voltage electrical architecture and 93The 4kWh battery pack has a range of 472 km in the WLTP combined mode, and the battery charge from 5% to 80% takes only 30 minutes.
The performance of the Porsche Taycan is also very impressive, with strong power and precise handling, bringing the driver a performance storm in the pure electric era. The car is equipped with dual permanent magnet synchronous motors and a two-speed transmission on the rear axle, with a maximum output of 560kW and a maximum torque of 1050Nm, and it only takes 2 to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmhIn 8 seconds, the top speed can reach 260 km h. The car is also equipped with a variety of advanced technologies such as aerodynamics, air suspension, rear-wheel steering, ceramic brake discs, etc., which improve the stability, comfort, handling and braking of the vehicle. In terms of range, the car adopts an 800V high-voltage electrical architecture and 93The 4kWh battery pack has a range of 412km under the combined WLTP working condition, and the battery charge from 5% to 80% only needs 225 minutes.
In terms of performance, both the Audi RS e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan have extremely high power and handling, each with its own excellence. The Porsche Taycan is slightly higher than the Audi RS e-Tron GT in terms of maximum output, maximum torque, 0-100 km h acceleration, top speed, etc., but the Audi RS e-Tron GT is slightly higher than the Porsche Taycan in terms of range, and there is not much difference between the two in terms of charging time. Based on the above, we can see that the Audi RS e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan are both pure electric GT sports cars based on the J1 platform, which have similar features and advantages in terms of appearance, interior, performance, battery life, charging, etc., but also have their own styles and differences. The Audi RS e-tron GT is sportier and more aggressive, and the Porsche Taycan is more elegant and refined.
The Porsche Taycan is slightly better than the Audi RS e-tron GT in terms of performance, but the Audi RS e-tron GT is slightly better than the Porsche Taycan in terms of range. The positioning and target audience of the two are also different, with the Audi RS e-tron GT more suitable for young people who pursue a sense of sportiness and innovation, and the Porsche Taycan more suitable for those mature people who pursue taste and a sense of classicism. There are also differences between the two cars, with the Audi RS e-tron GT having a pre-sale of 13990,000 euros, or about 10.8 million yuan, the ** range of the Porsche Taycan is 9880,000-18580,000 euros, about 7.7 million yuan - 14.4 million yuan.
To sum up, the Audi RS e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan are both performance masterpieces of the all-electric era, each with its own merits, and it is not easy to benchmark. The choice of the two cars depends more on personal preferences and needs, as well as the identification and emotion of the brand. In any case, both cars show us the charm and future of pure electric GT sports cars, which are worth looking forward to and appreciating.