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Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8vsPorsche Cayenne III · Facelift 2023 3.0 V6

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

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Porsche Cayenne (955)

Turbo S 4.5 V8

521 hp4511 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2005-2006
VS

Porsche Cayenne III · Facelift 2023

3.0 V6

304 hp2995 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    521 hp
    389 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,355 kg
    5,192 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Power
521hp389kW
304hp227kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,455kg5,412lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
3,110kg6,856lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
18.2s
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
1.8L/100 km130.7mpg US156.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
4,167km2,589mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,511cc275cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,786mm188in
4,930mm194in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,699mm67in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,647mm65in
-
Rear track
1,662mm65in
-
Ground clearance-
188mm7in
Trunk volume
540L
404L
Max trunk volume
1,770L
1,344L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
100L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V85,500 rpm2,750-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V65,300-6,400 rpm1,340-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
18.2 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
521 hp
389 kW
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
304 hp
227 kW

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8 has 217 hp more than Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8: 217 hp (162 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
2,455 kg
5,412 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 S 4.5 V8
270 km/h
168 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
254 km/h
158 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 S 4.5 V85.2 s
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V64.9 s

Although Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8 has more power, Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8: 0.3 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 S 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8: 13.9 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 S 4.5 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
637 km
396 mi
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
4,167 km
2,589 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
521 hp
389 kW
5.2 s
270 km/h
168 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
304 hp
227 kW
4.9 s
254 km/h
158 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 S 4.5 V8
Power
521 hp
389 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,786 mm
188.4 in
Height
1,699 mm
66.9 in
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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 (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
Power
521 hp
389 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 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 S 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.2 s
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
4.9 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)Turbo S 4.5 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Power
521 hp
389 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,455 kg
5,412 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,786 mm
188.4 in
Height
1,699 mm
66.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
4,167 km
2,589 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 S 4.5 V8Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK1.8 L/100 km130.7 mpg US156.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km3.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi5.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal270 L71 US gal59 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year472.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8

  • Has 217 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 97 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 13.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3,530 km (2,193 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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