I can imagine there will be some overlap, but shit, these days, the key to car-making with profit has become simple:
-Platform that can be used in multiple situations
-Engines that can be easily modified based on a similar starting point, or that can fit in different sizes of engine bays.
-Put whatever you want on top of these two things, as long as it doesn’t require much re-design on the first two.

This allows costs to stay low, because you’re mass producing the first two elements with variations, while the third step allows for broad coverage of different markets.

If the VW/Audi/Porsche group does that, they’ll be able to cut costs of production, development, and still come out with products that are very varied. But I personally don’t see it, because Porsche always has and always will use their own chassis out of the aim of obtaining the most perfect car in terms of dynamics.

Porsche still does and always has made one of the most innovative and high tech sports cars. Making sure that the continually improve speed, handling, and over all aerodynamic design. Just like aexcorp said if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Which is why even the low end 911 Carrera, can hang with all of the big boys (ferrari, lambo, aston, and yes even bentley). Maybe not in top end speed, but track performance, handling. They have a great product.

You say Audi is the new co*ky bmw driver group. Wow, your a quick one! Thats exactly who they are going after. Thats their direct competitor.
Ask an aunty over 60+ the difference, they probably would be able to tell you the difference between an accord and a camry. Considering thats exacly the market Audi is going after anyways.

Bottom line, VW group makes a great line up car across all of the markets. Doesn’t matter which company your looking at.

Their cars are sports cars that can be driven on a daily basis (unless you need 4 seats/a large trunk), that handle well and have some of the best road-feel of any car out there.

Sure, they’re not really in the horse-power race, but the truth is, that race is a non-factor except for people who have a complex in relation to a specific organ. The base 911 gets 0-60 in 4.7 second, more than enough to have plenty of fun and show off whenever needed, and reaches a top speed of 180mph, more than enough to get your license removed 10 times over.

In addition, they’re often the first ones to use new tech in their cars.

Now if you refer to styling, that’s a different story and that’s very subjective, I like the look, some people don’t, my fav remains the 993 for classic value…

what?? like porsche makes good cars!!! for heaven’s sake they havent made ANY real changes to their cars in years! just tweaks!

VW is as boring as paint!

audi is the new coc-ky bmw driver group, and the only difference between their ENTIRE model lineup is the name of model ! otherwise they look the same! ask any 60+ aunty and they wouldnt be able to tell the difference between the A4 or A6

although bently is still cool

and what about SEAT!!!!!!

To the censorship dept: this is extremely family friendly translation for a reader’s question

Audi is more known for its tourers and luxury car, with a sporty soul, whereas Porsche is known for being unconditionally sports-oriented, with a luxurious inside still. However, I’d be more concerned about the Lamborgini/Porsche situation, since they’re fighting in a similar segment.