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Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 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)

Turbo S 4.5 V8

521 hp4511 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2005-2006
VS

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)

6.0 W12 48V Sport

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.9 L/100 km
    10.7 mpg US
    12.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    637 km
    396 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne (955)Turbo S 4.5 V8VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
521hp389kW
450hp336kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
3,080kg6,790lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,511cc275cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,786mm188in
4,754mm187in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,928mm76in
Height
1,699mm67in
1,726mm68in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,647mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,662mm65in
1,657mm65in
Ground clearance-
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) Turbo S 4.5 V8Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 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)Turbo S 4.5 V85,500 rpm2,750-3,750 rpm5,750 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)Turbo S 4.5 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
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
21.6 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8 has 71 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) Turbo S 4.5 V8: 71 hp (53 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
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)Turbo S 4.5 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)Turbo S 4.5 V8
270 km/h
168 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)Turbo S 4.5 V85.2 s
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 0.7 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
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

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
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)Turbo S 4.5 V8
637 km
396 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)Turbo S 4.5 V8
521 hp
389 kW
5.2 s
270 km/h
168 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)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
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)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
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) Turbo S 4.5 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)Turbo S 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.2 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)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
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)Turbo S 4.5 V8VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
521 hp
389 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
4,786 mm
188.4 in
Height
1,699 mm
66.9 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
637 km
396 mi
637 km
396 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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) Turbo S 4.5 V8Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo S 4.5 V8

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • 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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