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Deepal S05 vs Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
Selected trim4SChange trim347 mi · 105 kWh · £99,200
At a glance
In this comparison, Deepal S05 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Deepal S05 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Deepal S05 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueDeepal
Deepal
6.2
Porsche
5.2
Motorway Range
Deepal
6.7
Porsche
6.6
Too close to call
FamilyDeepal
Deepal
7.2
Porsche
5.6
ChargingDeepal
Deepal
8.2
Porsche
6.8
Cost Per MileDeepal
Deepal
4.9
Porsche
1.4
City DrivingDeepal
Deepal
4.1
Porsche
1.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
4S
- 70 miles more WLTP range
- 120 kW faster rapid charging
- 120 kW more power
- 1.7s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39,995 (better) | £99,200 |
| Official range | 278 miles | 347 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 492 L (better) | 446 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 15 min (better) | 18 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec | 3.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Deepal S05
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Length
Deepal S054,620mm-343mm
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4,963mm
Width
Deepal S051,900mm-66mm
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo1,966mm
Height
Deepal S051,600mm
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo1,395mm-205mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,963 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,966 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,144 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,395 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 11.7 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 434 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 492 L (better) | 446 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L (better) | 1212 L |
| Frunk | 159 L (better) | 84 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Deepal S05
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
- A 84 L frunk, one of 18 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 84 L or more.
- At 4,963 mm, longer than 85% of estate EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Deepal S05 Base |  Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.96m+343mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.97m+66mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.14m |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.40m-205mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.88m | 2.90m+20mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 492L (better) | 446L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L (better) | 1212L |
| Frunk | 159L (better) | 84L |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 11.7m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,940kg (better) | 2,215kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 69kWh | 105kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 278 mi | 347 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,995 (better) | £99,200 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Estate |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 278 miles | 347 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 231 miles | 290 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 15 min (better) | 18 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 69 kWh | 97 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec | 3.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 320 kW | 440 kW (better) |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 695 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Deepal S05
Base
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
4S
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Deepal S05
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Deepal S05 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist73%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo4S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Deepal S05
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo worth the extra £59,205 over the Deepal S05?
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo costs £59,205 more than the Deepal S05. For that premium it adds 70 miles more WLTP range, 120 kW faster peak rapid charging and 120 kW more power. The Deepal S05 is not just cheaper - it also offers 1 more seat (5 versus 4). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Deepal S05 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Deepal S05 or the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
The Deepal S05 is £59,205 cheaper to buy. The Deepal S05 is cheaper to charge, roughly £168 a year versus £208 for the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Deepal S05 comes out roughly £59,405 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Deepal S05 and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 231 miles for the Deepal S05 and 290 miles for the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo goes roughly 58 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 15-18 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Deepal S05 or the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
The Deepal S05 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 66 mm narrower than the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the Deepal S05 and about 434 mm of total clearance for the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Deepal S05 or the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Deepal S05 and 84% for the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. That gives the Deepal S05 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Deepal S05's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
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