Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 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

Turbo 4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023
VS

Porsche Cayenne (955)

Turbo 4.5 V8

450 hp4511 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,175 kg
    4,795 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    272 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
550hp410kW
450hp336kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Gross weight
2,935kg6,471lb
3,080kg6,790lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,511cc275cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,782mm188in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,928mm76in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,699mm67in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,855mm112in
Front track-
1,647mm65in
Rear track-
1,662mm65in
Trunk volume
745L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,770L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
378g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V85,750-6,000 rpm1,960-4,500 rpm6,250 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
20.9 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8 has 100 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 Turbo 4.0 V8: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
2,175 kg
4,795 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
286 km/h
178 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V84.1 s
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V85.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 1.5 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 Turbo 4.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: 3.8 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
756 km
470 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.1 s
286 km/h
178 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 Turbo 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 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
756 km
470 mi
637 km
396 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
378 g/km
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 III Turbo 4.0 V8Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 106 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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