Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS vs Audi RS7
Compare the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS vs Audi RS7. The Audi RS7 is £40,000 cheaper. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is 0.2s quicker to 60mph. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is more fuel efficient. Full performance, cost & ownership breakdown.
The Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is priced from £145,000, powered by a 3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6, producing 473 hp, with 570 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.3s, a top speed of 193 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive. The Audi RS7 is priced from £105,000, powered by a 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, producing 591 hp, with 800 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.5s, a top speed of 190 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive.
The Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS offers a 132-litre boot, a usable front boot, runs on petrol, returns around 26 mpg, is covered by a 4yr/50k mi warranty. The Audi RS7 offers a 535-litre boot, folding rear seats, runs on petrol, returns around 24 mpg, is covered by a 3yr/unlimited mi warranty.
On cost of ownership, the Audi RS7 is £40,000 cheaper than its rival, the Audi RS7 costs less in annual maintenance (£1,500 versus £1,200), the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is the more fuel-efficient choice, a full tank costs around £85 for the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS and £90 for the Audi RS7.
Driving Character: Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS vs Audi RS7
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS — 473hp 3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6; AWD delivers strong, purposeful performance; the Audi RS7 — 591hp V8 in Sportback body; fast estate performance at a premium. Characteristic of the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS: AWD configuration shapes handling balance and traction character. For the Audi RS7: Quattro AWD with Sport differential; planted and fast in all weathers. In outright terms it is 473 hp against 591 — a 118 hp gap — and the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS reaches 60 mph 0.2s sooner.
Interior & Cabin: Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS vs Audi RS7
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS — Porsche interior quality standards applied; driver-focused layout; the Audi RS7 — Fastback Sportback gives dramatic profile with genuine four-seat practicality. Characteristic of the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS: Porsche materials and design language carried through comprehensively. For the Audi RS7: Latest Audi MMI infotainment and Virtual Cockpit; technology class-leading.
Daily Usability: Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS vs Audi RS7
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS — Performance character adapted for road-legal everyday use; the Audi RS7 — 535L boot with folding seats; more practical than its sporting profile suggests. Characteristic of the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS: Porsche provides good service and support infrastructure. For the Audi RS7: Mild hybrid system improves fuel economy on long journeys. that means 132 litres of boot space against 535, plus a usable front boot in the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS, and everyday running costs that favour the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS at the pumps.
Ownership: Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS vs Audi RS7
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS — Porsche dealer network supports this model comprehensively; the Audi RS7 — Audi dealer network widest in this class; RS7 supported everywhere. Characteristic of the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS: Residuals reflect market desirability and production volume. For the Audi RS7: Strong residuals for RS7; demand from dual-purpose buyers keeps values firm. On the wallet the two diverge at £145,000 versus £105,000 — a £40,000 difference, with annual maintenance of £1,500 against £1,200, and warranty cover of 4yr/50k mi versus 3yr/unlimited mi.