Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performancevsPorsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8

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

Comparison overview

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Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Lightest
    1,925 kg
    4,244 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    773 km
    480 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8

  • Most powerful
    521 hp
    389 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
Power
440hp328kW
521hp389kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
3,080kg6,790lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
To 99% top speed
58.6s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
773km480mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,604cc220cu in
4,511cc275cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,786mm188in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,928mm76in
Height
1,609mm63in
1,699mm67in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,647mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,662mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,770L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
100L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V85,500 rpm2,750-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
18.3 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
440 hp
328 kW
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
521 hp
389 kW

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8 has 81 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8: 81 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
2,355 kg
5,192 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
270 km/h
168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance4.4 s
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V85.2 s

Although Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8 has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance and Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8: 6.0 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
773 km
480 mi
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
637 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
440 hp
328 kW
4.4 s
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
521 hp
389 kW
5.2 s
270 km/h
168 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
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

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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.4 s
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8
Power
440 hp
328 kW
521 hp
389 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
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
Range score
773 km
480 mi
637 km
396 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance

  • Is 430 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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