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Porsche Cayenne (955) · Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8vsPorsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

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

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Porsche Cayenne (955) · Facelift 2007

Turbo 4.8 V8

500 hp4806 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2007-2010
VS

Porsche Cayenne III

S 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
500hp373kW
440hp328kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
73.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,806cc293cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,918mm194in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,696mm67in
1,696mm67in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,641mm65in
-
Rear track
1,656mm65in
-
Ground clearance
271mm11in
-
Trunk volume
540L
770L
Max trunk volume
1,770L
1,710L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
75L
CO2 emissions-
213g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V86,000 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm6,700 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65,700-6,600 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
17.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
500 hp
373 kW
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW

Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8 has 60 hp more than Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 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)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
2,020 kg
4,453 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)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
275 km/h
171 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
265 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V85.1 s
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 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)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8: 5.5 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)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
671 km
417 mi
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
798 km
496 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
500 hp
373 kW
5.1 s
275 km/h
171 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
5.2 s
265 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
4,918 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 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)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 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)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 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)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
500 hp
373 kW
440 hp
328 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
4,918 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
798 km
496 mi
CO2 score
-
213 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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