2026 head-to-head · Compact Car
2026 Audi S e-tron vs Porsche Taycan
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 Audi S e-tron (90 MPGe) costs about $1,015 a year to fuel and the 2026 Porsche Taycan (93 MPGe) about $977.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Audi S e-tron
- Porsche Taycan
Side by side
| Audi S e-tron | Porsche Taycan | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,015 | Your annual fuel cost | $977 |
| 90 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 93 MPGe |
| 91 MPGe | City | 94 MPGe |
| 88 MPGe | Highway | 92 MPGe |
| 37.6 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 36.2 kWh |
| 300 mi | Driving range | 315 mi |
| 91 cu ft | Passenger volume | 89 cu ft |
| 11 cu ft | Cargo volume | 12 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 15.5 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 13 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motors (667 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motors (325 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 2-speed automatic |
| AWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Audi S e-tron vs Porsche Taycan across model years
- Audi S e-tron
- Porsche Taycan
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Porsche Taycan goes farther between stops: about 315 miles on a charge, compared with 300 miles for the Audi S e-tron.
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Porsche Taycan has more cargo space (12 vs. 11 cu ft).
Among 21 2026 compact cars, the Audi S e-tron ranks 6th and the Porsche Taycan 5th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Audi S e-tron or the 2026 Porsche Taycan?
Measured by cost to drive, the Porsche Taycan. The Audi S e-tron is rated 90 MPGe combined and the Porsche Taycan 93 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Audi S e-tron vs. the Porsche Taycan per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $1,015 for the Audi S e-tron and $977 for the Porsche Taycan.
Which has more range?
The Porsche Taycan: about 315 miles versus 300 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Porsche Taycan, with 12 cu ft of luggage volume versus 11 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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