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Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8vsPorsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 3.6 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayenne (955)

Turbo 4.5 V8

450 hp4511 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2002-2006
VS

Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

3.6 V6

300 hp3598 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6

  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    215 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    924 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    670 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
450hp336kW
300hp224kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,810kg6,195lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
89.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
96.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
924km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,511cc275cu in
3,598cc220cu in
Length
4,782mm188in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,699mm67in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,647mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,662mm65in
1,669mm66in
Trunk volume
540L
670L
Max trunk volume
1,770L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
85L
CO2 emissions
378g/km
215g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V86,000 rpm2,250-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V66,300 rpm3,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
35.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
450 hp
336 kW
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8 has 150 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
2,040 kg
4,497 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
266 km/h
165 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V85.6 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6: 2.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 6.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
637 km
396 mi
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
924 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
450 hp
336 kW
5.6 s
266 km/h
165 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
300 hp
224 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,699 mm
66.9 in
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,699 mm
66.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
924 km
574 mi
CO2 score
378 g/km
215 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 287 km (178 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 163 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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