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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8vsPorsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6

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

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Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

S 4.2 diesel V8

385 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017
VS

Porsche Cayenne III

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    252 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    209 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,063 km
    660 mi
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Power
385hp287kW
340hp254kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,215kg4,883lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,955kg6,515lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
24.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,063km660mi
Calculated
815km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,918mm194in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,696mm67in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,655mm65in
-
Rear track
1,669mm66in
-
Trunk volume
670L
770L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,710L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
75L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V83,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
PorscheCayenne III3.0 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 IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
24.7 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
385 hp
287 kW
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 has 45 hp more than Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
1,985 kg
4,376 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 IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
252 km/h
157 mph
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 and Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6: 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 IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 and Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6: 1.2 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 IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
1,063 km
660 mi
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
815 km
507 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
385 hp
287 kW
5.4 s
252 km/h
157 mph
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 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 IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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

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 IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel 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 IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.2 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
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Power
385 hp
287 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,063 km
660 mi
815 km
507 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
670 L
23.7 cu ft
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 400 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 247 km (154 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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