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Used 2021 Porsche Taycan Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Porsche Taycan sedan is available in four trim levels: Base, 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. The Base and 4S come with a 79-kWh capacity battery pack. They're also eligible for the 93-kWh Performance Battery Plus upgrade that is otherwise included as standard on the Turbo models. The base Taycan trim has a single motor with a two-speed transmission that drives the rear wheels. The other trims gain a second motor for all-wheel drive. 

A Taycan Cross Turismo variant is on the way and adds a longer, wagon-like hatch. Check back for updates on that model.

Base
The standard Taycan has a power output of 321 horsepower. With launch control, output climbs to 402 hp for short periods in overboost mode. The Performance Battery Plus option increases output to 375 hp (469 hp in overboost). Estimated EPA range was not available at our review's publication time, but we suspect it will be more than 200 miles with both battery options.

Feature highlights include:

  • Summer performance tires
  • Adaptive rear spoiler
  • DC fast-charging capability
  • Auto-dimming, heated mirrors
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Navigation system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
  • Remote monitoring and control through a smartphone app
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • 16.8-inch curved instrument panel 
  • Standard advanced safety features such as:
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Lane keeping assist (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

4S
The midgrade 4S adds all-wheel drive and has an output of 429 hp (522 hp in overboost mode) with an estimated range of 199 miles. The Performance Battery Plus option increases output to 482 hp (562 hp in overboost mode) with an estimated range of 227 miles. It includes all of the above plus:

  • Adaptive headlights
  • Adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)

Turbo
The Taycan Turbo cranks up the performance potential with 616 hp (670 hp in overboost mode) with an estimated range of 212 miles. Added features include:

  • Upgraded brakes
  • Torque vectoring to improve acceleration and handling
  • More front seat adjustments
  • Driver-seat memory settings
  • Heated rear seats
  • 14-speaker Bose surround-sound system

Turbo S
The top-dog Turbo S kicks power output up to 616 hp (750 hp in overboost mode) with an estimated range of 201 miles. It also adds:

  • Larger ceramic-composite brake rotors
  • Four-wheel steering
  • Front sport seats with even more adjustments
  • Sport Chrono package (listed below)

Some features are available on supporting trims as options. Notable bundled option packages include:

  • Premium package
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Ventilated front seats
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Surround-view camera system
  • Sport Chrono package
    • Sport steering wheel with customizable drive modes
    • Dash-mounted chronograph
    • Sport Plus drive modes

Stand-alone option highlights include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Night vision
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Center rear seat (increases passenger capacity to five)
  • Massaging front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Passenger touchscreen
  • 21-speaker Burmester premium audio
  • Increased charging capacities for quicker at-home and DC fast charging

Which Taycan trim does Edmunds recommend?

The midrange Taycan 4S should have more than enough power to satisfy if you're performance-minded. We'd consider adding the adaptive cruise control option and, for audiophiles, the Burmester premium audio system.

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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
402 hp
522 hp
670 hp
750 hp
Engine torque
254 lb-ft
472 lb-ft
626 lb-ft
774 lb-ft
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
2-speed automatic
2-speed automatic
2-speed automatic
2-speed automatic
Tire size
225/55R19 (FRONT) 275/45R19 (REAR)
225/55R19 (FRONT) 275/45R19 (REAR)
245/45R20 (FRONT) 285/40R20 (REAR)
265/35R21 (FRONT) 305/30R21 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
20 X 9.0-in (Front) 20 X 11.0-in (Rear)
21 X 9.5-in (Front) 21 X 11.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
76 / 84 / 79 MPGe
79 / 80 / 79 MPGe
71 / 75 / 73 MPGe
69 / 71 / 70 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
200 mi.
199 mi.
212 mi.
201 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
41
42
45
48
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
9.5 hr.
9.5 hr.
10.5 hr.
10.5 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,566 lb.
4,771 lb.
5,119 lb.
5,101 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
Height
54.9 in.
54.3 in.
54.4 in.
54.4 in.
Length
195.4 in.
195.4 in.
195.4 in.
195.4 in.
Wheelbase
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.2 cu. ft.
17.2 cu. ft.
15.8 cu. ft.
15.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$58,538
$65,370
$80,885
$90,515
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.78
$0.87
$1.08
$1.21
Depreciation
$19,877
$24,410
$32,772
$39,603
Financing
$7,783
$9,138
$12,744
$14,757
Taxes & Fees
$1,831
$2,108
$2,846
$3,258
Fuel
$5,004
$5,004
$5,398
$5,635
Insurance
$6,928
$6,928
$9,089
$9,089
Maintenance
$6,256
$6,382
$6,636
$6,773
Repairs
$10,859
$11,400
$11,400
$11,400
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black/Limestone Beige, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Basalt Black/Atacama Beige Olea Club, premium leather
Truffle Brown Olea Club, premium leather
Basalt Black Olea Club, premium leather
Graphite Blue, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Graphite Blue/Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black/ Limestone Beige, leather
Basalt Black/Meranti Brown, leather
Blackberry, leather
Blackberry/Slate Grey, leather
Slate Grey, leather
Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black/Limestone Beige, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Basalt Black/Atacama Beige Olea Club, premium leather
Truffle Brown Olea Club, premium leather
Basalt Black Olea Club, premium leather
Graphite Blue, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Graphite Blue/Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black/ Limestone Beige, leather
Basalt Black/Meranti Brown, leather
Blackberry, leather
Blackberry/Slate Grey, leather
Slate Grey, leather
Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black/Chalk, leather
Black/Limestone Beige, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Basalt Black/Atacama Beige Olea Club, premium leather
Truffle Brown Olea Club, premium leather
Basalt Black Olea Club, premium leather
Graphite Blue, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Slate Grey, leather
Graphite Blue/Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Basalt Black/Meranti Brown, leather
Blackberry, leather
Blackberry/Slate Grey, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black/Limestone Beige, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Basalt Black/Atacama Beige Olea Club, premium leather
Truffle Brown Olea Club, premium leather
Basalt Black Olea Club, premium leather
Graphite Blue, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Slate Grey, leather
Graphite Blue/Slate Grey, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
Basalt Black/Meranti Brown, leather
Blackberry, leather
Blackberry/Slate Grey, leather
Exterior
Volcano Grey Metallic
Chalk
Mahogany Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Carmine Red
Frozen Blue Metallic
Black
Jet Black Metallic
Mamba Green Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Neptune Blue
Frozen Berry Metallic
Coffee Beige Metallic
Ice Grey Metallic
Cherry Metallic
Volcano Grey Metallic
Chalk
Mahogany Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Carmine Red
Frozen Blue Metallic
Black
Jet Black Metallic
Mamba Green Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Neptune Blue
Frozen Berry Metallic
Coffee Beige Metallic
Ice Grey Metallic
Cherry Metallic
Volcano Grey Metallic
Chalk
Mahogany Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Carmine Red
Frozen Blue Metallic
Black
Jet Black Metallic
Mamba Green Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Neptune Blue
Frozen Berry Metallic
Coffee Beige Metallic
Ice Grey Metallic
Cherry Metallic
Volcano Grey Metallic
Chalk
Mahogany Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Carmine Red
Frozen Blue Metallic
Black
Jet Black Metallic
Mamba Green Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Neptune Blue
Frozen Berry Metallic
Coffee Beige Metallic
Ice Grey Metallic
Cherry Metallic