Comparison between:
- 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
- 2023 Polestar 2 Performance Pack
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | 2023 Polestar 2 Performance Pack | |
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| Model alias | 4S 79 kWh | - |
| Trim | 4S | Performance Pack |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | USD 106,410 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 83,367 (UK, Oct 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | - |
| Materials | 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 | Snow Magnesium Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter |
| Interior colors | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige | Slate Charcoal Zinc |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 195.4 in 4963 mm | 181.3 in 4606 mm |
| Width | - | 73.2 in 1859 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.4 in 2144 mm | 78.1 in 1985 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 58.0 in 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm |
| Front track | 67.3 in 1709 mm | 63.1 in 1602 mm |
| Rear track | 66.7 in 1694 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.9 in 860 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | 11.2 ° | 14.7 ° |
| Departure angle | 14.3 ° | 21.7 ° |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.3 in 161 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.0 in 940 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 53.3 in 1355 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.2 in 1073 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 33.9 in 862 mm |
| Trunk volume | 407.0 l 14.37 ft3 0.41 m3 | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg | 4739.94 lb 2150 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 51 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 49 % |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1631.42 lb 740 kg | 992.08 lb 450 kg |
| GVWR | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.278 Cd |
| Additional information | Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.513 m² | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Valeo Siemens |
| Model | - | EAD 3.1P |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 175 kW 234.7 hp 237.9 ps |
| Torque | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Valeo Siemens |
| Model | - | EAD 3.1P |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Rear | Front |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 175 kW 234.7 hp 237.9 ps |
| Torque | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - |
| Additional features | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 390 kW Overboost total maximum torque with Launch Control - 640 Nm | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 320 kW 429.1 hp 435.1 ps | 350 kW 469.4 hp 475.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 680 Nm 69.3 kgm 501.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.10 s | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 2.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.80 s | 4.20 s |
| Additional information | 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, CTY: 290.0 mi / 466.7 km WLTP, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | EPA, CMB: 260.0 mi / 418.4 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 24.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 22.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 25.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 100 MPGe EPA, HWY: 96 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 11.5 m 37.73 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.7 |
| Additional information | 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 | Steering ratio - 15.8 |
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) |
| Additional information | 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) manually adjustable dampers |
| Rear suspension | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs | Independent Multi-link Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) manually adjustable dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.2 in 360 mm | 14.8 in 375 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | 1.4 in 35 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.1 in 358 mm | 13.4 in 340 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Red callipers Grey cast iron rotors are internally vented 6-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear | 4-piston Brembo front calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET50 10Jx19 ET47 | 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 103Y 275/45R19 108Y | 245/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 71 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 79.2 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 78 kWh |
| Manufacturer | DFS Dräxlmaier and LG Chem | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 336 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch |
| Number of modules | 28 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 800 V | 400 V |
| Weight | 1221.36 lb 554 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation upgraded Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 225 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 225 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 225 kW, 0:17-0:21 DC 50 kW, 1:16-1:35 AC 11 kW, 7:12 | DC 150 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 7:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | - |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | 2023 Polestar 2 Performance Pack |