Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8vsPorsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8

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

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Porsche Cayenne III

GTS 4.0 V8

460 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2023
VS

Porsche Cayenne (955)

Turbo 4.5 V8

450 hp4511 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,145 kg
    4,729 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    260 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    772 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
460hp343kW
450hp336kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Gross weight
2,860kg6,305lb
3,080kg6,790lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,511cc275cu in
Length
4,929mm194in
4,782mm188in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,928mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,699mm67in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,647mm65in
Rear track
1,665mm66in
1,662mm65in
Trunk volume
772L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,708L
1,770L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
378g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,800 rpm
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V86,000 rpm2,250-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
20.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
460 hp
343 kW
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8 has 10 hp more than Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8 and Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
2,430 kg
5,357 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
270 km/h
168 mph
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
266 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V84.8 s
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V85.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 0.8 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 4.3 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
789 km
491 mi
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
637 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.8 s
270 km/h
168 mph
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
450 hp
336 kW
5.6 s
266 km/h
165 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
772 L
27.3 cu ft
Length
4,929 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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

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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.6 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.6 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
772 L
27.3 cu ft
Length
4,929 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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
Range score
789 km
491 mi
637 km
396 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
378 g/km
Trunk score
772 L
27.3 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 232 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 118 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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