Comparison between:
- 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
- 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package | |
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| Model alias | - | 4S 79 kWh | - |
| Trim | Turbo S | 4S | Performance Package |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | USD 187,610 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 138,826 (UK, Oct 2019) | USD 106,410 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 83,367 (UK, Oct 2019) | USD 63,000 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 49,900 (UK, Oct 2019) EUR 57,900 (DE, Oct 2019) CNY 460,000 (PRC, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | - |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium Alloy |
| Exterior colors | White Black Frozen Blue Metallic Carrara White Metallic Jet Black Metallic Volcano Grey Metallic Dolomite Silver Metallic Gentian Blue Metallic Mamba Green Metallic Carmine Red | White Black Frozen Blue Metallic Carrara White Metallic Jet Black Metallic Volcano Grey Metallic Dolomite Silver Metallic Gentian Blue Metallic Mamba Green Metallic Carmine Red | Snow Magnesium Thunder Moon Midnight Void |
| Interior colors | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige | Slate Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Charcoal Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Ventilated Nappa leather Barley with reconstructed wood deco |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 195.4 in 4963 mm | 195.4 in 4963 mm | 181.4 in 4607 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.4 in 2144 mm | 84.4 in 2144 mm | 78.1 in 1985 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 77.4 in 1966 mm | - |
| Height | 54.3 in 1378 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 58.2 in 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm |
| Front track | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 67.3 in 1709 mm | - |
| Rear track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 66.7 in 1694 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 366.0 l 12.93 ft3 0.37 m3 | 407.0 l 14.37 ft3 0.41 m3 | 404.0 l 14.27 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 | 34.0 l 1.20 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5059.61 lb 2295 kg | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg | - |
| Payload | 1267.66 lb 575 kg | 1631.42 lb 740 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6327.27 lb 2870 kg | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.22 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Maximum permissible roof load - 75 kg Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.583 m² | Maximum permissible roof load - 75 kg Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.513 m² Approach/departure angles - 11.2 / 14.3 degrees | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Braked towing capacity - 1500 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Porsche | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | - |
| Torque | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Total system power - 300 kW Total system torque - 660 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Porsche | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | - |
| Torque | - | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - |
| Additional features | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 560 kW / 761 ps Overboost total maximum torque with Launch Control - 1050 Nm | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 390 kW Overboost total maximum torque with Launch Control - 640 Nm | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 2.80 s | 4.10 s | 4.70 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 1.70 s | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.60 s | 3.80 s | - |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) with Launch Control - 6.3 s Acceleration 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) with Launch Control - 9.8 s | Acceleration 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) with Launch Control - 6.9 s Acceleration 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) with Launch Control - 10.6 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 256.0 mi / 412.0 km WLTP: 293.0 mi / 471.5 km | WLTP: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km WLTP: 290.0 mi / 466.7 km | EPA: 275.0 mi / 442.6 km WLTP: 310.7 mi / 500.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 26.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 24.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 25.7 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 24.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 22.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 25.7 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | - |
| Additional information | Rear-axle steering (RAS) with power steering plus Steering ratio (RAS) - 14.2:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 | Also available with rear-axle steering (RAS) with power steering plus Steering ratio - 15.5:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Steering ratio (RAS) - 14.2:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Turning circle (RAS) - 10.4 m | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | - | - | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Additional information | Front-axle - single-speed automatic transmission Rear-axle - two-speed automatic transmission Electric all-wheel drive with adjustable momentum distribution | Front-axle - single-speed automatic transmission Rear-axle - two-speed dog-ring automatic transmission Electric all-wheel drive with adjustable momentum distribution | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs | Independent MacPherson strut adjustable Öhlins dampers |
| Rear suspension | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs | Independent Multi-link adjustable Öhlins dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Ceramic Composite Yellow callipers Front brakes diameter - 420 mm Front brakes thickness - 40 mm Rear brakes diameter - 410 mm Rear brakes thickness - 32 mm Specially-coated PSCB steel brakes Carbon-ceramic brakes are optional 10-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear | Red callipers Front brakes diameter - 360 mm Front brakes thickness - 36 mm Rear brakes diameter - 358 mm Rear brakes thickness - 28 mm Grey cast iron rotors internally vented 6-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear | Brembo 4-piston calipers Öhlins DFV dampers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 ET60 11.5Jx21 ET66 | 8Jx19 ET50 10Jx19 ET47 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 265/35R21 101Y 305/30R20 104Y | 255/55R19 103Y 275/45R19 108Y | 245/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 93.4 kWh | 79.2 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Number of cells | 396 | 336 | - |
| Number of modules | 33 | 28 | 27 |
| Voltage | 800 V | 800 V | - |
| Weight | 1388.91 lb 630 kg | 1221.36 lb 554 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 83.7 kWh 12 cells per module | Usable capacity - 71 kWh | China model battery capacity - 72 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 270 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 225 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging at 270 kW, 0:16-0:23 DC charging at 50 kW, 1:24-1:33 AC charging at 11 kW, 8:30-9:00 | DC charging at 225 kW, 0:17-0:21 DC charging at 50 kW, 1:16-1:35 AC charging at 11 kW, 7:12 | DC charging, 0:25-0:31 Wallbox, 7:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 3-point automatic seat belts with pre-tentioners (S) Active bonnet system (S) Auto hold function (S) Brake pad wear indicator (S) Collision and brake assist (S) Cruise control including adaptive speed limiter (S) Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from A-pillar to C-pillar (S) Doors with integrated side impact protection (S) Driver personalisation (S) Electric parking brake (S) Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Immobiliser with remote central locking, alarm system with radar-based interior surveillance (S) Integrated Porsche 4D chassis control (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keeping Assist including Traffic Sign Recognition (S) Manual adjustment of seat belt height for driver and front passenger seats (S) Multi-collision brake (S) ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning (S) Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (S) Porsche Recuperation Management (PRM) (S) Porsche Stability Management (PSM) vehicle stability system with ABS (S) Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) (S) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) (S) Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Plus (S) Range Mode for the activation of efficiency-orientated settings (S) Roll-over detection for activation of curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners (S) Seat belt warning system for all seats (S) Side airbags in front (S) Sport Mode for the activation of dynamic performance settings including Launch Control (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) (S) 16.8-inch curved display (S) Centre Console with Direct Touch Control (S) Digital radio (S) Porsche Communication Management for navigation, voice control, audio (S) Porsche Connect with Apple CarPlay (S) 14 x speakers with BOSE Surround Sound System and 710 Watts output (S) 2 x USB-C charge ports and 12V electric socket in the rear (S) 2 x USB-C connectivity and charge ports and a 12V electric socket in the centre console (S) Active carbon fine dust filter (S) Advanced climate control (2-zone) (S) Parking Pre-climatisation including pre-conditioning of the battery (S) Thermally insulated glass all round (S) Heat pump (S) 60:40 rear bench split (S) Comfort front seats (14-way electric) with memory package (S) Integrated front headrests (S) Rear seats with 2 seats in single-seat look (S) Seat heating (front and rear) (S) Two integrated cupholders, front and rear (S) Multi-function sports steering wheel in leather (S) Auto-deploying door habdles (S) Heated rear screen with auto-off function (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger (S) Windscreen wiper system including rain sensor and washer jets (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, aspherical on driver's side (S) 4-point LED daytime running lights (S) Automatic headlight activation including 'Welcome Home' lighting (S) Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (S) LED interior lighting concept (S) LED Matrix headlights (S) Light strip (S) Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (S) Third brake light (S) Smooth finish leather (S) | Storage package (O) 3-point automatic seat belts with pre-tentioners (S) Active bonnet system (S) Auto hold function (S) Brake pad wear indicator (S) Collision and brake assist (S) Cruise control including adaptive speed limiter (O) Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from A-pillar to C-pillar (S) Doors with integrated side impact protection (S) Driver personalisation (S) Electric parking brake (S) Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger (S) HoneLink (Garage Door Opener) (O) Immobiliser with remote central locking, alarm system with radar-based interior surveillance (S) Integrated Porsche 4D chassis control (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keeping Assist including Traffic Sign Recognition (O) Manual adjustment of seat belt height for driver and front passenger seats (S) Multi-collision brake (S) Night View Assist (O) ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning (O) Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (S) Porsche Recuperation Management (PRM) (S) Porsche Stability Management (PSM) vehicle stability system with ABS (S) Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) (S) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) (S) Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Plus (S) Range Mode for the activation of efficiency-orientated settings (S) Roll-over detection for activation of curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners (S) Seat belt warning system for all seats (S) Side airbags in front (S) Side airbags in rear compartment (O) Sport Mode for the activation of dynamic performance settings including Launch Control (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) (S) 10.9-inch curved display (S) Centre Console with Direct Touch Control (S) Digital radio (S) Passenger display (O) Porsche Communication Management for navigation, voice control, audio (S) Porsche Connect with Apple CarPlay (S) 14 x speakers with BOSE Surround Sound System and 710 Watts output (O) 21 x speakers with Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (O) 2 x USB-C charge ports and 12V electric socket in the rear (S) 2 x USB-C connectivity and charge ports and a 12V electric socket in the centre console (S) Active carbon fine dust filter (S) Advanced climate control (2-zone) (S) Advanced climate control (4-zone) (O) Ioniser (O) Parking Pre-climatisation including pre-conditioning of the battery (S) Thermally insulated glass all round (S) Heat pump (S) 180way ekectric Adaptive Sports Seats with memory package (O) 60:40 rear bench split (S) 8-way electric seats (front) (S) Comfort front seats (14-way electric) with memory package (O) Integrated front headrests (S) Rear seats with 2 seats in single-seat look (S) Seat heating (front and rear) (O) Seat heating (front) (O) Seat massage function (front seats, with ventilation) (O) Seat ventilation (front) (O) Two integrated cupholders, front and rear (S) Heated stearing wheel (O) Auto-deploying door habdles (S) Heated rear screen with auto-off function (S) Panoramic roof, fixed glass (O) Privacy glass (O) Sun visors for driver and front passenger (S) Thermally and noise insulated glass (O) Windscreen wiper system including rain sensor and washer jets (S) Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors (O) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, aspherical on driver's side (S) 4-point LED daytime running lights (S) Automatic headlight activation including 'Welcome Home' lighting (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (S) LED interior lighting concept (O) LED Matrix headlights (O) Light strip (S) Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (S) Third brake light (S) Smooth finish leather (S) | 360° Camera (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Blind Spot Information with Steer assist (S) Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering (S) Cross Traffic Alert with brake support (S) Driver support (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front camera (S) Front park assist (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Pilot Assist (S) Power child safety locks (S) Rear camera (S) Rear collision warning and mitigation (S) Rear park assist (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off mitigation (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 15W inductive charging for smartphones (S) Big vertical centre display with touch screen (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB (S) Driver's display (S) Harman Kardon premium sound (S) HomeLink (S) Infotainment powered by Android (S) Phone As Key (S) Polestar Connect (S) SiriusXM satellite radio (S) 4 x USB Type-C connectors (2 front and 2 rear) (S) Airborne PM 2.5 particulate matter sensor (S) CleanZone (S) Climate system (S) Gold-coloured seatbelts (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Power operated four-way lumbar support (S) Power-operated driver's seat with memory (S) Power-operated front passenger seat (S) Rear head restraints (S) Seat cushion extensions (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Handsfree power operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (S) Panoramic glass sunroof incl. Polestar Symbol (S) Power-operated rear boot lid (S) Rain sensor (S) Tinted Rear Window (S) Windshield wipers with integrated, heated nozzles (S) Frameless exterior mirrors with autodim and foldable (S) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Retractable door mirrors (S) Adaptive rear lighting with a 288 LEDs rear lamp (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) Light sequences (S) Pixel headlights with proximity lights (S) Nappa leather (O) Weave Tech (S) |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package |