Compare the2022 Porsche TaycanVS 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Model Availability

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Porsche Taycan have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer pretensioners for the rear seat belts.

The Taycan’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the Taycan and Ioniq Electric have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Taycan has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Ioniq Electric’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The Porsche Taycan has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Taycan offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Taycan helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Taycan offers an optional Surround View System to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Ioniq Electric only offers a rear monitor.

Both the Taycan and the Ioniq Electric have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The Porsche Taycan weighs 1197 to 1828 pounds more than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Warranty

The Taycan’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the Ioniq Electric’s (12 vs. 7 years).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Hyundai vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche second in reliability, above the industry average. With 15 more problems per 100 vehicles, Hyundai is ranked 7th.

Engine

The Taycan’s standard electric motor produces 268 more horsepower (402 vs. 134) and 36 lbs.-ft. more torque (254 vs. 218) than the Ioniq Electric’s electric motor. The Taycan Performance Plus’ optional electric motor produces 335 more horsepower (469 vs. 134) and 45 lbs.-ft. more torque (263 vs. 218) than the Ioniq Electric’s electric motor. The Taycan Cross Turismo’s standard electric motors produces 335 more horsepower (469 vs. 134) and 150 lbs.-ft. more torque (368 vs. 218) than the Ioniq Electric’s electric motor. The Taycan 4S’ standard electric motors produces 388 more horsepower (522 vs. 134) and 254 lbs.-ft. more torque (472 vs. 218) than the Ioniq Electric’s electric motor. The Taycan Turbo S’ standard electric motors produces 616 more horsepower (750 vs. 134) and 556 lbs.-ft. more torque (774 vs. 218) than the Ioniq Electric’s electric motor.

As tested in Car and Driver the Taycan Performance Plus electric motor is faster than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric:

	Taycan	Ioniq Electric
Zero to 60 MPH	4.7 sec	8.6 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	10.3 sec	27.9 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.1 sec	8.5 sec
Quarter Mile	12.9 sec	16.7 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	115 MPH	83 MPH
Top Speed	147 MPH	104 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The Taycan 4S Performance Plus/Cross Turismo’s maximum EPA estimated driving range is 227 miles on a full charge, 34% further than the Ioniq Electric’s 170 mile range.

Transmission

The Taycan’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Taycan’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Ioniq Electric:

	Taycan Base/4S	Taycan Turbo S	Ioniq Electric
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	16.5 inches	11 inches
Rear Rotors	14.1 inches	16.1 inches	11.2 inches

The Taycan’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Ioniq Electric are solid, not vented.

The Taycan offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Taycan stops much shorter than the Ioniq Electric:

	Taycan	Ioniq Electric
70 to 0 MPH	147 feet	194 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	103 feet	129 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Taycan has larger standard tires than the Ioniq Electric (F:225/55R19 & R:275/45R19 vs. 205/55R16). The Taycan’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Ioniq Electric (F:265/35R21 & R:305/30R21 vs. 205/55R16).

The Taycan’s standard 275/45R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Ioniq Electric’s standard 55 series tires. The Taycan’s optional 265/35R21 front and 305/30R21 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the Ioniq Electric’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Taycan has standard 19-inch wheels. Only 16-inch wheels are available on the Ioniq Electric. The Taycan offers optional 21-inch wheels.

Suspension and Handling

For superior ride and handling, the Porsche Taycan has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The Taycan offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Taycan offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Hyundai doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Ioniq Electric.

The Taycan has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Ioniq Electric’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Taycan’s wheelbase is 7.9 inches longer than on the Ioniq Electric (114.2 inches vs. 106.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Taycan is 5.6 inches wider in the front and 4.4 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Ioniq Electric.

The Taycan 4S handles at 1.03 G’s, while the Ioniq Electric pulls only .77 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Taycan Turbo S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 4.6 seconds quicker than the Ioniq Electric (23.6 seconds @ .87 average G’s vs. 28.2 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Taycan w/Rear Axle Steering’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the Ioniq Electric’s (34.1 feet vs. 34.8 feet).

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Taycan Turbo S is quieter than the Ioniq Electric:

	Taycan	Ioniq Electric
Full-Throttle	70 dB	76 dB
70 MPH Cruising	65 dB	72 dB

Cargo Capacity

A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the Taycan easier. The Taycan’s trunk lift-over height is 27.5 inches, while the Ioniq Electric’s liftover is 28.8 inches.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Taycan. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Taycan’s power trunk can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening liftgate.

Servicing Ease

The Taycan uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Ioniq Electric uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Hyundai. J.D. Power ranks Porsche first in service department satisfaction. With a 59% lower rating, Hyundai is ranked 24th.

Ergonomics

The Taycan has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

Unlike the driver-only memory seat optional in the Ioniq Electric, the Taycan offers an optional driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Taycan offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Taycan’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Ioniq Electric’s standard passenger windows don’t open or close automatically. With the Ioniq Electric’s optional power windows, only the front windows open or close automatically.

The Taycan’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Ioniq Electric’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

When the Taycan with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Ioniq Electric’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Taycan’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Ioniq Electric has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Taycan and the Ioniq Electric have standard heated front seats. The Taycan also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Ioniq Electric.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Taycan keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Taycan’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The Taycan offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Ioniq Electric.

The Taycan’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

Both the Taycan and the Ioniq Electric offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Taycan has available rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Porsche Taycan has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Taycan’s optional Active Parking Support can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Park Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Ioniq Electric doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The Porsche Taycan comes in sedan and station wagon bodystyles; the Hyundai Ioniq Electric isn’t available as a station wagon.

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