Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6vsPorsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

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

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Porsche Cayenne III

S 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023
VS

Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

S 3.6 V6

420 hp3604 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    440 hp
    328 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    213 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
440hp328kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Gross weight
2,840kg6,261lb
2,860kg6,305lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
867km539mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
3,604cc220cu in
Length
4,918mm194in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,696mm67in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,895mm114in
Front track-
1,655mm65in
Rear track-
1,669mm66in
Trunk volume
770L
670L
Max trunk volume
1,710L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
85L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65,700-6,600 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V66,000 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
20.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 has 20 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 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 IIIS 2.9 V6
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
2,085 kg
4,597 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 IIIS 2.9 V6
265 km/h
165 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
259 km/h
161 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65.2 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6: 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 IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
798 km
496 mi
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
867 km
539 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
5.2 s
265 km/h
165 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
420 hp
313 kW
5.5 s
259 km/h
161 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 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
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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 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
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.5 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 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
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 3.6 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
798 km
496 mi
867 km
539 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
770 L
27.2 cu ft
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

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
  • Largest trunk

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 3.6 V6

  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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