Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne (955) · Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8vsVolkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport

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

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)

6.0 W12 48V Sport

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,355 kg
    5,192 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.5 L/100 km
    10.5 mpg US
    12.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
500hp373kW
450hp336kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
3,080kg6,790lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,806cc293cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,754mm187in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,928mm76in
Height
1,696mm67in
1,726mm68in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,641mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,656mm65in
1,657mm65in
Ground clearance
271mm11in
300mm12in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,770L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L

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 V8Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
21.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
166 km/h
103 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8 has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport and Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8: 50 hp (37 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
2,480 kg
5,467 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 0.8 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
637 km
396 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,726 mm
68.0 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 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)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo 4.8 V8VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
500 hp
373 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,726 mm
68.0 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
637 km
396 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 V8Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo 4.8 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

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

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