Porsche 718 vs Porsche Taycan

Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Porsche Taycan price starts at Rs. 1.70 Crore, which is Rs. 1.04 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Porsche 718, priced at Rs. 2.74 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the 718 returns a claimed 9.17 kmpl, while the Taycan offers a claimed 705 km/charge. On the performance front, the 718 uses a 3997cc engine producing 493.49bhp@8400rpm and the Taycan a 93.4kWh battery producing 590bhp. If you're deciding between the 718 and Taycan, the 718 is the better pick for top speed, while the Taycan stands out for affordability.

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718 vs Taycan Comparison Summary

Specification Porsche 718Porsche Taycan
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.74 CroreRs. 1.70 Crore
Mileage / Range 9.17 kmpl705 km/charge
Engine / Battery 3997 cc93.4 kWh
Max power / Motor 493.49bhp@8400rpm590bhp
Top speed 304 Km/h250 Km/h

718 vs Taycan Key Highlights

Basic Info Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RSPorsche Taycan STD
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Brand Name Porsche Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.74 Crore Rs. 1.70 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 3997 cc Not Available
Body Type Convertible,Luxury,Coupe SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 493.49bhp@8400rpm 590bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
Porsche Taycan Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 9.17 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 245/35 ZR20, 295/30 ZR20 Not Available
Boot Space 150 Liters 446 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 127 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI Not Available
Rs. 3,29,398 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 6.63 Lakh Taycan Insurance
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Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
naturally aspirated boxer engine
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
340 kW
Engine Displacement
3997 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
93.4 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
493.49bhp@8400rpm
590bhp
Range
Not Available
705 km/charge
Max Torque
450Nm@6750rpm
695Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
6
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
MPFI
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1415 Kg
2245 Kg
Bore X Stroke
102.0 x 81.5mm
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Charging Time
Not Available
33Min-150kW-(10-80%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
9H-11kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
33Min-150kW-(10-80%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
3.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
64 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
304 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
9.17 Kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Active Suspension Management
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Aluminium monobloc Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Aluminium monobloc Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/35 ZR20, 295/30 ZR20
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
No
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Sport Steering Wheel, Ascending Centre Console Three Round Instruments With The Rev Counters Positioned in The Centre, 4.6 inch Colour Screen, Sport Tex Leather Interior Puristic Black,
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
No
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
2
5
Doors
2
4
Boot Space
150 Liters
446 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
lightweight, stainless steel sports exhaust system with rear silencer and two clearly separated stainless steel tailpipes, the black plastic airbox with a silver-coloured 'GT4 RS' logo, Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (O), Sports exhaust system, Headlight Cleaning System, Porsche Dynamic Light System,
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Xenon Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
No
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
127 mm
Length*Width*Height
4456*1994*1269 mm3
4974*2144*1395 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2675 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
128 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
7-inch multi-touch screen, USB, Bluetooth, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including mobile phone preparation and Sound Package Plus, It comprises six loudspeakers and a total output of 110 watts, amplifier integrated into PCM optimally adapts, BOSE® Surround Sound System, Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System, two SD card readers are provided in addition to the CD/DVD drive for playback of your personal music, Connect Plus module enables use of the wide range of Porsche Connect services, Porsche Connect offers two smartphone apps. The first, Porsche Car Connect, lets you use your smartphone or Apple Watch® to retrieve vehicle data and remotely control selected vehicle functions.
Not Available
Connectivity
SD Card Reader
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
Porsche Active Suspension Management, Porsche Doppelkupplung, Front Door Armrest, Integrated Headrest,
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
No
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
No
Not Available
Battery Saver
No
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
No
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Porsche Communication System, 7 incg Touchscreen Display, Porsche Car Connect App and Connect App
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
No
Not Available
Internal Storage
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
No
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
No of Tweeter
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
10.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
No
Yes
Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
No
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
No
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
No
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Airbags and Porsche Side Impact Protection System, Sensors continuously monitor the direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration of the car, Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) including rear differential lock., Porsche Torque Vectoring,Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake,Head Airbag,Roll Over Protectio
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
No
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
2880 kg
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Porsche 718 Vs Porsche Taycan FAQs

Which car is best between Porsche 718 vs Porsche Taycan?
As per the users experiences Porsche 718 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your car. But Porsche Taycan is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features. On the basis of performance and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Porsche 718 vs Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan is cheaper than Porsche 718 by ₹1.04 Crore.
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As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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