Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD
- 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra 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 |
| Interior colors | Black White | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 4 |
| Length | 188.6 in 4790 mm | 195.4 in 4963 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1920 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 84.4 in 2144 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.0 in 1982 mm | 77.4 in 1966 mm |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 67.3 in 1709 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 66.7 in 1694 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.0 in 889 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Approach angle | - | 11.2 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 14.3 ° |
| Clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 17.0 in 433 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1371 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.5 in 1283 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 | 407.0 l 14.37 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4396.02 lb 1994 kg | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1631.42 lb 740 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.513 m² |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Porsche |
| Model | 3D7 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5400 rpm | - |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Porsche |
| Model | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 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 | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps | 320 kW 429.1 hp 435.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.80 s | 4.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.60 s | 3.80 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 | EPA, CMB: 311.0 mi / 500.5 km WLTP, CMB: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP, CMB: 364.1 mi / 586.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 290.0 mi / 466.7 km WLTP, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.3 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 11.2 m 36.75 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.4 | - |
| Additional information | Speed sensitive steering | 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) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | - |
| 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 | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 14.2 in 360 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.4 in 36 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 14.1 in 358 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Additional information | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system | 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 |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 | 8Jx19 ET50 10Jx19 ET47 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 255/40R20 | 255/55R19 103Y 275/45R19 108Y |
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 | 78.4 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic (US) and LG (EU) | DFS Dräxlmaier and LG Chem |
| Model | NCR21700A (US) and 4680 NMC955 (EU) | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 336 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 28 |
| Battery voltage | 345 V | 800 V |
| Weight | - | 1221.36 lb 554 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 NACS | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 225 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 225 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 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, and software tuning, among others. | - |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S |

