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

S 3.6 V6

420 hp3604 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Lightest
    2,085 kg
    4,597 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    867 km
    539 mi
  • Largest trunk
    670 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,860kg6,305lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
89.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
867km539mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,511cc275cu in
3,604cc220cu 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
229g/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 S 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 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 2014S 3.6 V66,000 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
20.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
170 km/h
105 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 2014S 3.6 V6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8 has 30 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 30 hp (22 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 2014S 3.6 V6
550 Nm
406 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 2014S 3.6 V6
2,085 kg
4,597 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 2014S 3.6 V6
259 km/h
161 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 2014S 3.6 V65.5 s

Although Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8 has more power, Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 0.1 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 2014S 3.6 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 5.9 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 2014S 3.6 V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 2014S 3.6 V6
867 km
539 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 2014S 3.6 V6
420 hp
313 kW
5.5 s
259 km/h
161 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 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 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 2014S 3.6 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.5 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 2014S 3.6 V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
867 km
539 mi
CO2 score
378 g/km
229 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
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 149 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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