Audi RS e-tron GT v Porsche Taycan Turbo - which is best?
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If you’re in the market for an imposing & powerful electric car, it doesn’t get much better than these two - the Audi RS e-tron GT & the Porsche Taycan Turbo!
You see, under the skin, they’re effectively the same car. But the question is, which should you choose? Well Mat’s here to help you decide!
Let’s start with the Audi. Powered by two electric motors (one at the front, one at the back) and combined they can produce 598hp. However, the e-tron GT also comes with a boost function, which for 2.5 seconds will deliver 646hp! Not only that, but Audi claim it can hit 60mph in just 3.3 seconds.
Pretty impressive, right? Well the Taycan Turbo can easily match it! It also comes equipped with two electric motors, which combine to deliver 687hp when you launch it! It’s also claimed to be able to hit 60mph in just 3.2 seconds - so it’s slightly quicker & more powerful than the e-tron!
But is that enough to sway your decision towards the Porsche over the Audi? It's time to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:53 Price
01:56 Exterior Design
03:57 Interior
07:27 Back Seats
09:14 Boots
10:33 Batteries & Charging
12:39 Driving - Taycan
14:56 0-60mph - Taycan
15:50 0-60mph - RS e-tron GT
16:12 Driving - RS e-tron GT
19:10 Verdict
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Audi RS e-tron GT review - bit.ly/Audi-e-tron-GT-Review-...
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Which are you choosing? VOTE BELOW!
VOTE: Audi RS e-tron GT
VOTE: Porsche Taycan Turbo
VOTE: Porsche 911 GT2 MR
Porsche gang?
Audi
*Porsche vs AUDI* exists Volkswagen : Proud of you my children.
Bentley and Lamborghini: *surprised Pikachu face*
Lol
Rimac : I Know You Love me lol
Facts : Porsche owned VW group
@@saitamasensei44 They wanted to take over VW, but german gov intervened
As a German there’s only one thing I want to tell you: never change, Mat.
the only thing he needs to change: how to pronounce Porsche. it's kinda getting embarrassing with his "Pooosh"
As Italian there’s only one thing I want to tell you: don’t stop to visit Italy. You’re almost 50% of our tourists in summer!
Couldn´t agree more, jawohl! 😁 There´s something to it watching a weird skinny brit roasting your entire country during a car review! I´ll stay here! 😅👍
@@Schmitzelhaus what does him being skinny have to do with it? Does that give him less authority/ respectability?
@@jonnybingham1 Really? Even here? You guys are defietely doomed...
I just dragraced the RS E-Tron GT in the very same spec, against the 2021 R8 V10 Performance. And boy was I surprised by the result. I guess we just have to embrace the future...
E-tron won btw
Okey, try to beat him somewhere where corners exsist, let's see how it goes :)
@CT is infant grade content now Bullshit....
Man, a car with no sounds was faster by few seconds than a screaming v10. Damn, lemme instantly switch to EV cuz I drag race 24h a day
@@dwade3202 I can taste the salt....
10:12 Missed opportunity for a remake of the Jean-Claude Van Damme Volvo split.
LOL! XD
actually that was his best remake
Normal people says: "Rubbish" Me : "RUBBISH!" MAT:" RaaaBisshH!"
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lol It's his Midlands accent.
Ru(h)- does not become Raaa- in Brummy. At all.
Ah thank you so much for this emotional comment! It really made my day 😭😊 Bless you x
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E-tron GT. Love the interior way too much. Everything just makes sense, it doesn't try to change it up and go ultra modern just because it's an EV.
Both of these are true to their styling language inside and out.
True, but the Taycan tries to have this old 911 heritage feel to it, it’s like being in a true drivers car rather than a luxury GT.
@@oliiverbetts Luxury EV all day. E-Tron for me.
imo the porsche looks a lot better, the gt looks like any other audi, just a little different
I'd personally take the Taycan based on the looks (the thing I can compare from outside). Driven the Taycan 4S and was mesmerized by the performance and steering feel, but have to try out the eTron. Doubt it will better the Taycan's experience though I rarely see well spec'd Taycans for my taste however, I feel like the Audi is easier to get it right w/o splashing so much cash on extras
Such amazing vehicles. Twenty years ago, cars like this were reserved for science fiction, both re: looks and technology.
I absolutely love his german accent
Me too.
The best was in the video of the audi s8 mercedes s class and bmw 8 series
Definitely. At least it is not an Arnold Schwarzenegger impression.
Yaaah
Keep being you 👍 love it! Yes his German accent is incredible but so is your personality! I mean...just everything!
*"Change it up lil bit, so the teacher won't know"*
I would love if Audi gets to produce a 2 door version of the e-Tron GT RS. It would might look kinda like a Ford Mustang heheh
Having had an EV (Jaguar I-pace) for about 2 years, let me tell you how sporty EV's are mostly driven: even though the range says 225-240 miles, you'll not get that unless you get stuck in freeway traffic going along at 10-20mph with no A/C or heat going. Once you get up to about 60mph, turn on the A/C or hit any hills....your range will start to drop. For the most part, you'll drive efficiently and preserve your range....but every now and then, you unleash the monster and have some fun. I'd say I drive like nice & clean about 98% of the time and just open it up every now and then. Between these 2 cars, I'd buy the Porsche because it's the real-deal badass name and may carry better resale. If you're gonna go big, hit it hard and do it right. As for popping for the upper echelon model and getting all the options....it's fun to have the flagship and never feel outdone but it's hardly worth the cost in terms of practicality. Trust me, the Jag is damn fast enough for anyone....when you're doing 90mph it feels like 60mph and when I let friends drive it I constantly have to point out how fast they're going without realizing it. As for acceleration, it'll pin you to the seat plenty fine. No, it's not a Plaid Tesla but the honest difference in speed is paper impressive but real world marginal. The bigger problem is that there's gonna be some INCREDIBLE stuff coming down the line in a couple years so is blowing big coin on today's tech really the smart move? I mean, heck, if Ford EV's the new Bronco I'd jump on that and wait for a legit 2-door sport car that'll smoke the Taycan cause at the end of the day it's still a big-ass 4-seater SEDAN/HATCHBACK/CROSSOVER and not a real hardcore legit sports car....things to think about but a GREAT problem to have!
12:34 I was scared af Since my Phone was at full volume Really shocked LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lmao
Same
whats the name of the song??
@@mohityadav-ju2qy Darude Sandstorm
With my headphones on I nearly had a heart attack
I’ll take the E-Tron GT just to be different and cause I like the interior tech better as there are less screens. Looks better too imo. Def not biased as an Audi owner 😂
Same
+1
Though most people will just see a nice Audi, while with the Taycan, they see a Porsche. So if you wanna stick out as different I think it's the Porsche..
@@Todestuete how sad is your life that you buy a car just to make other look at you? Buy the car that makes YOU happy
@@Todestuete who gives a crap what people think 😂. I personally prefer the low key aspect of the E-tron and the Audi brand overall. The interior is better, I think the exterior is better, it’s cheaper...so you’d really have to be a brand snob to choose the Porsche just cause it’s a Porsche.
I’ll go with the Porsche, I just love how it looks
Me too. I've always loved the way Audi coupes look but this Porsche looks better. To me the headlights design makes it look better than the other Porsches
Here's a request: Have voting come back by using the community page on KZhead and setting up a pole? Would get responses much faster
I think that they doing it cause they want visitors for the website so I don't think they will do it on youtube
Next race: Rimac nevera vs Aspark owl
Aspark is not going into production.
they are too difficult to get ....even motortrend and top gear can't get them
@@shreysharma726 motortrend used to be good couple of yrs ago, but not now.
@@lavenderjack9781 I'd say the same for Top Gear as well. Chris Harris is the only one there that actually knows about cars
Ewan ko sa iniisip mo HAHAHA
great video as always, love the electric cars, but as requested several times would it be okay if u do comparisons of the more "normal" versions of the cars in the future including drag races ?? cheers subscribed
It's truly amazing how you remain so consistent with the content you upload
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That ACDC clip both killed my ear drums and made me jump for my seat in the tube thanks carwow haha
Love that ACDC Clip: unexpected and good btw im a German, will still watch these Vids cause of MATT
I actually prefer the looks of the E Tron GT over Taycan But I'm broke so it doesn't matter for me lol :) :(
Same it looks sharper
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What a surprisingly fascinating back-to-back review. As you make clear at the start, Mat, both cars run on the same platform, same battery tech, same spec motors etc etc yet they do still have noticeably different characteristics. Great work, dude - great review. :-)
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Seen a few nice taycans for last few months and just saw my first Rs GT today. Have to say audi was stunning way more road prescence that this film doesnt portray. Audi looked really special
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In my experience, this is 100% true. The Taycan is beautiful but the times that I’ve seen RS GTs, they are breathtaking. The road presence factor is legit
you should have mentioned that you can get glass roof on the audi as a free upgrade if you choose the rs version
he mentioned it at 6:40.
@CT is infant grade content now did you test it yourself? By your comments feels like you already drove one of these for more than 25k miles
@@patron286 nah he's been dissing both cars thru multiple replies. Man's just a straight up troll.
"free" haha
@@patron286 he is just an Audi hater,I saw him commenting against Audi under multiple comment sections
German engenering is the best 🔥🔥
Bet plaid claps both of these
@@shadbud9198 it does
@@shadbud9198 yeah with a steering wheel from a rc toy car
@@Mahbub556 is that even a argument?
JDM is also not bad
You get a like for that ACDC moment! 🤣 Absolutely brilliant!
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I use to find your reviews irritating, I've grown up, they're bloody brilliant and always amusing as well as realistically informed
I think I'm in love with the Taycan. The more Taycans I see on the road, the more I wish I had one😢 such a beautiful masterpiece of a production. Wow!
I hope one day you will get it and enjoy it on the road 🌹 For me as well but but with the e tron 😅
@@AB-uh7ub Ameen🤝🏽😁
The Taycan had blocked vents behind the front wheels because the car had the optional Electric Charging Port Doors. If manual then vents are real. Also the hump in the center of back floor is for batteries removed from the foot garages.
Keep it up Matt, good show!!
It's Amazing to see Mat upload new videos everyday. Drag races and reviews all around the clock. Cheers Mat.
Can you do the Scotland to London race with these two cars like u did the Tesla and Audi please?
Porsche might lose that, since its range is considerably less. But it is the better car surely.
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I would like to see that too. I love those types of videos
@@leviackerman3383 Me too
Or a flat out race around a track until both cars are flat
I would be equally happy with one or the other... they both look great, performance is amazing, interior well sorted... well maybe, just slightly I would prefer the Porsche because I'm still not a fan of the "grill" on the Audi and those very visible sensor underneath.
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Imagine putting a plastic hook and a small net on a table and saying "these are optional extras "
No they’re not. Porsche don’t deliver them😆
And charging a couple hundred for that optional extra
No joke - it's the storage package. Also turns that shelf under the climate control screen into a usable cubby. Source: I drive a Taycan Turbo (the storage package is standard in the US).
Up vote for John as he looked like he had fun, a day out of the office, and he trusted Matt driving his car!
Both seem like great cars. There are two main differences for me. The Audi's interior- Simple and familiar. Also, the Taycan is very similar looking to other Porsche's, the Audi is unique in it's styling all to itself. I guess one can't go wrong with either if you want to spend the money on either of these vehicles.
Ι love your job mate nice videos i watching them every day good work greetings from Greece.
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I have driven both and I have decided to buy the etron gt. It looks in reality way better than the Taycan and its more comfortable to drive. My friend have the Taycan and he said the same, that the etron GT looks more stunni!
How has it been
@@aluttestephen682 I got the RS Etron GT. Love it. It's a very smooth and comfortable car in comfort mode and extremely fast in dynamic. Definitely gets a lot more attention than I thought it would. I got the car in Daytona Grey, so I was assuming it would just blend in with other cars in traffic/parking lots. But it was the opposite. Often you'll get people taking pictures/videos of the car while on the road, red lights, parking, etc. The interior is more classy, but not as "showy" compared to other EV cars at this price range. The Taycan or EQS have a lot more "spaceship" type interior with all the extra screens. EQS has crazy ambient lighting and such, while the E-Tron is relatively, a bit boring. It's nearly the same interior as the new A3s. Just doesn't match the 160k USD cost. But some people do prefer having buttons over extra screens. The car doesn't have much range either. The car has a limit to only charge up to 80% (Which is an adjustable setting). On 100% full charge, the car gets 250 miles (400km), which really isn't much compared to a lot of the new EV's now-a-days. I use the car for daily commutes, so I find myself charging it at home quite frequently. This isn't a problem for me, but I can imagine it being a problem for others. Mine came with the Carbon Fiber roof, so I don't have the Glass roof. The Carbon Fiber roof was cooler, but I much prefer the glass roof as it makes the car more "feel" more spacious. However, if you're ordering the car, you can get either roof's for the same price. These cars have massive ceramic brakes. So stopping feels great and the wheels won't accumulate much break dust either, making them look cleaner and shinier. I have the same wheels as the ones in this video and they definitely do stand out a lot in person. One other issue with this car is depreciation. I'd imagine it's the same for the Taycan. But my car's sticker was at 160k. 1 year later, the car dropped to 125k. Now it's at 109k. The car has a "fake" exterior and interior noise that's made while driving/de-accelerating. It's quite loud and sound different from other EVs. It's unique enough that it makes people turn their heads, but if you're a person that loves the sound of a gas engine, you'll definitely miss it.
0:25 I can feel his " Yeah, very clever Watson~" 😌hahaha
AMOGUS
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Next comparison: Lotus Evija vs Rimac Nevera🤪
that would be impossible to get but absolutely bloody insane
@@darkex8965 Well... they did have access to the Rimac once already. And Carwow isa major player in the Car media game.
Lotus have 2000hp so lotus of course
These two are way more than enough for the public road
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Taycan’s looks are enough of a reason to get it over the competition.
In that body color tho... not so sure.
Agree! Has to be the best looking saloon out there at present.
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@@Clickumentary Get it in a different colour then *gasp*
@@Clickumentary it looks good in black, bit white in my opinion looks way cooler
Audi's charging port would be beautiful behind 2 rings at front
@@IMIXUKF yeah i think that one
@S K they offered me small earnings so i declined
Now please make skoda enyaq Vs VW ID 4 Vs Audi Etron Q4
Already ordered a Taycan before the e-tron GT was announced, but I don't regret it at all!
A very comprehensive and entertaining review.
10:12 the Vandame Volvo epic split commercial ... "who can say where the road goes..... "
The only bad thing in this video is that Matt did not use his specialist German accent while comparing 2 very german cars
0:25
he did
The net and the shopping bag hook can be purchased as a Skoda part almost 3 times cheaper than the porsche one 🙂
A fantastic overview of the two cars Mat, well done 👍
Amazing carwow nice detailed review.
I waited for this
R u buying one tho
@@ImOldGregg r u buying one?
@@karmveer240 r u buyin‘ one tho?
@@karmveer240 negative. Gen 3 raptor on order :)
@@RelaxingSounds-fr1yn nah but by father maybe
Freaking love that RS E-Tron GT!
I’m sure someone has pointed it out Matt, but if your seating position and steering wheel is positioned properly the gaps in the panel match where your steering wheel goes. (On the taycan)
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Awesome video Mat!
The Etron gt is a detuned taycan, so i would expect the porche to have midly better performance (on track with some GPS meter, not felt IRL) But the design of the Audi is amazing, when the one on the porsche is quite crappy (at the front) If I were to ever be in the position to order, clearly the Audi would be my choice between these 2.
It is „PORSCHE“, not „Porch“. Like wtf ?
@@lucarinke ????
@@tommyb6611 ????????????
The Porsche isnt crappy, atleast not to me. In my opinion the Porsche is Way more elegant.
@@markolsen4674 cool, great, you can make a separate comment about your preference. I don't care, i find it fucking ugly at the front, the headlights shape and those weird things under them do not fit anything, not any porsche design language nor any heritage, nor do they have any meaning or useful presence, just some gimmick that doesn't fit at all.
It is kWh (Kilo-watt-hour) not kW! kW is a unit for power, it's like saying the car uses 69 horse power per 100 km
You're a unit of power, Harry!
@@MathiasBacher I'm a watt?
@@lavendrenpillay2621 I was hoping for that comment 😂😂👍🏼
The most loved segment of CARWOW for me is this Head to head comparison
Thanks for plugging AC/DC next to those charging ports, hehe. And the always perfect Matian vocal mimicry, ranging from a variety of accents to now this %)
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Also, 350km range is not bad imo. My 05 Mini Cooper S has the same range, and I fill up about once a week. Just plug in overnight and you'd never have to worry
in real world you wont get much over 250km, in winter 150-170km, basicly unusable
@@yaxo11 are you sure?
@@aronparaschivoiu4164 100%, in europe we have 130kmh speed limit in highways, if roads are empty most people drive 140kmh. Basicly all ev use arround 25 kwh/ 100km in summer, do the math
@@yaxo11 well it's winter here in Europe and i am getting 300km in my E-Tron GT, what is your experience exactly?
Love the video I definitely prefer the RS etron because it has a better space than the Taycan and personally has a better design 😎
I love to watch ur video specially drag races i love to see Tesla plaid model S drag race on ur channel 🙏
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I prefer the audi its just amazing😍
Wow even after seeing so many vids on the Taycan I had no idea it was an ergonomic nightmare. Porsche really dropped the ball, minus the headrest, all headrests should be like that
Its a bit of a sportscar really. And its only the first gen, so the next ones would be better
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It's supposed to be sporty tho and didn't Matt say that the front seats are amazing like in every porsche
@@Ho_Lii_Fuk Sports/Supercars can be ergonomic too, look at McLaren. This isn't a sports car it's an everyday sedan, Audi obviously saw the mistakes Porsche made.
I like the Porsches front more but at the rest Aufi wins for me. (only optic)
I like the wheels on the porsche more than the audi
Audi*
@@SupermanOG Ow-dee*
@@FrozenDung howdy😏
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I'm curious as to what an "avant / cross tourismo" version of the e-tron would look like.
Matt, you stated back on 22nd May when you did the drag race that you preferred the Audi ten, so it is no surprise you picked the Audi now.
RIP headphone users when AC/DC comes on
Would love to see a range test for the Porsche Taycan!
Great video
The Audi looks awesome!
I think having physical buttons for the AC is a good idea in the Audi, but am I the only one that thinks the graphics look so cheap? Surely not worthy of a 110k car!
Rlly? Ive never noticed it
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Not like your ass can afford it
@@TheJacobCastle don't like your own comments my guy thats just sad
@@ridgefrost ok
I was waiting for this comparison for so long
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Both cars are truly amazing and if you bought either one yourself then fair play but I personally prefer the Audi E-tron GT I actually had a test drive in one of these and it was an amazing experience I wish I had the money to afford it because I would definitely buy one myself 👌
Hey Matt, can you please review Urus. You can borrow it from Yanni from Yannimise. Expecting eagerly its review from you.
I was in love with the porsche exterior until I noticed the fake air vent.. this is one of my biggest automotive design pet peeves.. based on that one reason alone, I'd buy the audi over the porsche.
Just FYI, the vent is only blocked if you opt for the electric charging port. Skip that option and the vent is not blocked, just like the Audi.
There is no fake air vents on porsche front ones(under the lights) help to cool brakes
Oh this is an AMAZING match… I LOVE both of these cars
Brilliant video 👍👌
For someone who loves the taycan, it’s looks is more than enough to beat the competition in my opinion, but maybe not in the colour
Looks ugly
@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey again, all personal preferences
I prefer the etron
I like the e-tron wheels and for some reason they remind of the ID3’s but the e-tron gt has limited choice:(
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AC/DC Tag was EPIC!!
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Need to start doing interior creak test
You have to respect Mat
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long awaited. Carwow reads minds i guess
They don't read minds the read comments.
@@artiseth3006 r/wooosh
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The Porshe also as a heads up display that projects information onto the windshield.
most new Audis have that
Great video 👍
Nice video as expected I'm waiting for the Tesla plaid btw☺️❤️
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That black paint on the taycan tho… remembers me of a black panther or smth
May we get a Scotland to London race review 🙏
That AC/DC reference⚡🤟
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I've never liked Audi's and always loved Porsche but with these two cars I've switched around. I much prefer the Audi and don't like the Taycan at all.
I didn’t know the word “better” was pronounced “Be’a” .. 😂
I love Matt he’s honestly so funny and entertaining
be interested as to reliability with these as i know a Taycan owner who says its fab, when it works!! and apparently thats not that regularly...
Feels great wasting 20 minutes of my life watching something I LL never be able to afford! Good!
Matt can I meet you I'm young but it would be my dream to see you 😀
The solid roof of the E tron GT makes it the better choice for me and my wife. The last thing we want is more sun in the car.
The Porsches Brakes are massive! With the additional regenitive breaking that thing must have some serious breaking power
The Audi looks amazing🔥
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