Audi RS6 Avant vs Porsche Taycan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Porsche Taycan
Overview
| Spec | Audi RS6 Avantperformance | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | performance | Base |
| Body style | Wagon | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 2-speed automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | electric |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi RS6 Avantperformance | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130,700 | $105,800 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $137,772 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $151,682 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $172,702 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 3 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi RS6 Avantperformance | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 91 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 274 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 89 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 11.5 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Audi RS6 Avantperformance | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 621 hp (best) | 402 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft (best) | 302 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | V8 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi RS6 Avantperformance | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 69.5 cu ft (best) | 17.2 cu ft |
| Payload | 948 lbs | 1,532 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,982 lbs | 4,630 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in (best) | 114.2 in |
| Length | 196.7 in (best) | 195.4 in |
| Width | 76.8 in | 77.4 in (best) |
| Height | 58.6 in (best) | 54.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi RS6 Avantperformance | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi RS6 Avant | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | performance $130,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $105,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | 4 $109,900 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 4 Cross Turismo $118,100 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Black Edition $122,800 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 4S $125,900 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 4 Black Edition $126,800 MSRP |
| 7 | — | 4S Cross Turismo $133,000 MSRP |
| 8 | — | 4S Black Edition $141,000 MSRP |
| 9 | — | GTS $157,000 MSRP |
| 10 | — | GTS Sport Turismo $158,900 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Turbo $184,600 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Turbo Cross Turismo $187,400 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Turbo S $221,400 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Turbo S Cross Turismo $224,300 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Turbo GT $243,700 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Turbo GT with Weissach Package $243,700 MSRP |
