Which version ? CT vs CT 4S

[MAPC]

It is standard.

What is the IT that you say is standard? Battery? ACC? Air suspension?

Can't tell from your post

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[FredC057]

I have a CT4S and a colleague has a CT4.
I have roof rails and the electric charge ports and we have the same wheels in winter.
His range is way better than mine.
So for the next one, even if I love the 4S acceleration, I might opt for the 4 as range is more important to me as the speed of the CT4 is enough even in Germany

 

[andb]

More power or more range, chose a side. Instant power is addicting but now in winter I'm scared to take my Turbo to a ski trip. Next time I get the one with more range.
I'd take the one with most options.

 

[senwar]

I deliberated over this for a new build. Chose a CT4 because I wanted more options and just thought the extra £££ for the 4S was for power primarily.

Fully understand people wanting as much power as possible. I on the other hand am an extreme vain get so wanted it to look the part!

I'm sure the 4S would make me smile more, but the 4 has everything I need from power and performance and I find it easy to cruise in too without a want to regularly leather it

 

[Caraholic]

Out of those two at the same price 4S all the way. Adaptive cruise is nice and I use it a good amount. However every Taycan has adaptive (auto) regen mode that acts very similar as ACc. It will let the vehicle coast until a car gets in front of you and then slows down. It’s not as good as ACC but does still help. More power is always better have a turbo and after awhile I wish it had another 200hp.

 

[Lausch]

I have a CT4S and a colleague has a CT4.
I have roof rails and the electric charge ports and we have the same wheels in winter.
His range is way better than mine.
So for the next one, even if I love the 4S acceleration, I might opt for the 4 as range is more important to me as the speed of the CT4 is enough even in Germany

Your perspective definitely sparked my interest... How worse was your range? Would you remember the figures?

 

[Lausch]

Ok, so, after almost 3 pages of contributions (thanks for the help by the way, I wasn't expecting such a turnout), the pros of each car would be:

CT
Safer and more convenient daily (ACC)
More amenities (Pano Roof and Chrono thingy pack)
More carrying capacity (roof bars that can't be fitted afterwards)
More range

CT 4S
More power

Based on that list, the answer should be easy, right? Well, it still isn't...

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn

 

[MarkR]

Thought I would chip in on the discussion. I have a CT4 and enjoy every minute of driving it. It is powerful enough for me, although i know that it is the slowest in the CT range. Bear in mind how often you would put your foot down; probably not all the time. I am getting a decent range even in these cold temperatures, so i can concur with the comments on this. For me it came down to the cost as to why I chose the CT4 rather than a CT4S (based on my company scheme) but I have not thought twice about my decision. I opted for the roof bars, which I might only use a few times, but I would prefer this over the choice of using suckers on the glass roof (I feel more secure and I am not so concerned that the glass could potentially get damaged, although I'm not saying there is a higher risk, it is just my own peace of mind). Whichever one you go for, I hope you enjoy as much as I do. ?

 

[FredC057]

Your perspective definitely sparked my interest... How worse was your range? Would you remember the figures?

He has often more than 400km range even in winter.
I never saw that figure on my car when I drove slowly for a month in summer.

This is mine just before Xmas ski trip

And in reality I will do 260km max before having to recharge because I drive fast.
And I stop to charge when I’m less that 5%.

 

[RAHRCR]

I have a CT4S with all of the performance options. While I put the performance options to great use on a frequent basis, I rarely (if ever) go past 60% of the straightline capability of the 4S. The 4 would meet my needs for power all day everyday. I will leave the straight-line bragging rights to the Telsa bros…..

 

[Murph7355]

Prices are only going one way.

Wait and buy a 4S with all the options you want. You don't need to compromise that badly.

 

[WasserGKuehlt]

Ok, so, after almost 3 pages of contributions (thanks for the help by the way, I wasn't expecting such a turnout), the pros of each car would be:

CT
Safer and more convenient daily (ACC)
More amenities (Pano Roof and Chrono thingy pack)
More carrying capacity (roof bars that can't be fitted afterwards)
More range

CT 4S
More power

Based on that list, the answer should be easy, right? Well, it still isn't...

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn

You got exactly as much participation as every similar thread on picking options, models, body styles etc. - which is to say most forum members have an opinion.

Go and drive both - particularly since they seem to be offered by the same dealer. Surely they could accommodate a 15-30min test drive for a 6-figure transaction. I find that paper-based comparisons don't work well when you have to choose between 2 'wants'; test driving works well as a regret minimization strategy - you may still end up with the "wrong" choice, but you tried it.

My 4CT has a ~210mi winter range (19" wheels, low-profile roofbox, moderately heavy/light foot).

 

[blueslite]

I drive a CT4 and it’s fast. Funny enough I somehow escaped fines so far.

if fast is your thing get the 4S but believe me the 4 is enough. I have the ACC and Pano roof and both are great.
Pano for the kid and ACC for me (I actually had innodrive)

 

[Irish Guy]

Tough choice but there is no way I would buy one without ACC. I have had it in my last three Porsches as well as the equivalent in my Defender and I would absolutely not buy a car without it. It’s not just a convenience feature, it is a safety feature. I also really love the roof so not having the panoramic roof would be an issue for me

By “safety feature,” I think you’re referring to the alert and then automatic braking that occurs if you close in too quickly on the car in front of you. That feature exists on every Taycan, I understand, whether or not it’s equipped with ACC. It’s called Warning & Brake Assist (WBA). OP: you might confirm that it’s included on any non-ACC Taycan that you’re considering.

More generally, ACC’s value is a personal thing. Some love it. I attach no worth to it. I ordered it on my Panamera three years ago and have used it a grand total of twice - once just to see how it works. Even when I do 400+ mile drives, I prefer to do the pedal work myself. So when I did the specs for my GTS build, I omitted ACC.

I get why people like the convenience of these automated technologies. But - to me - they’re the antithesis of what makes a Porsche a Porsche. We get these cars primarily because we like to drive (all respect to those, of course, who want some chill time to balance out the fun part). In any event, Porsche doesn’t even do automated driving tech particularly well. We all know which EV maker is ahead when it comes to that, and it’s not a brand renowned for its driving experience.

Not everyone agrees about ACC, of course, and that’s fine. I love that we can have these cars built exactly with what we do - and do not - want.

A last thought on the safety aspect of ACC, since the topic was raised: it seems plausible that, by inducing the driver marginally to check out during lengthy drives, ACC is more likely to lead to distraction and an accident than would the system’s absence. Obviously this concern doesn’t apply to those who use the system properly (that’s most of us, one hopes, but I’m sure not all). But any time you’re “relaxing” with the system on, are you really paying as much attention?

 

[Irish Guy]

Ok, so, after almost 3 pages of contributions (thanks for the help by the way, I wasn't expecting such a turnout), the pros of each car would be:

CT
Safer and more convenient daily (ACC)
More amenities (Pano Roof and Chrono thingy pack)
More carrying capacity (roof bars that can't be fitted afterwards)
More range

CT 4S
More power

Based on that list, the answer should be easy, right? Well, it still isn't...

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn

There isn’t a bad pick - these cars are simply wonderful to drive.

Listing pros and cons only gets you so far. As a decision point, how about this: Which one are you likely to keep longer? The defence against depreciation is long-term ownership. Drive both. But I’d err in favour of more power (the RWD offers its own, unique charms, but that’s not on your list here). Range is fine either way. If you get the 4S, it’s hard to imagine you regretting it. Every time you bury your right foot, even if only for a moment to feel the kick, you’ll congratulate yourself on a choice well made.

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