Porsche Cayenne III
S 2.9 V6
440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023
Car comparison
Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6vsPorsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8
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
Comparison overview
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Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.2 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph
- Most powerful440 hp328 kW
- Lightest2,020 kg4,453 lb
- Best power-to-weight218 hp/t162 kW/t4.6 kg/hp
- Largest trunk770 L
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score74/100
- Best practicality score92/100
Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8
- Highest torque850 Nm627 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.0 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.0 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions209 g/km
- Best estimated range1,063 km660 mi
- Best economy score85/100
Specification comparison
| Model | PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440hp328kW | 385hp287kW |
| Torque | 550Nm406lb-ft | 850Nm627lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,215kg4,883lb |
| Gross weight | 2,840kg6,261lb | 2,955kg6,515lb |
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 68.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 75.8s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s | 5.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.8s Calculated | 21.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9s Calculated | 5.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.3s Calculated | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated | 174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated | 384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 798km496mi Calculated | 1,063km660mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,894cc177cu in | 4,134cc252cu 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 | 209g/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 4.2 diesel V8PowerTorque
- Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
- Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 5,700-6,600 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,850 rpm |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 3,750 rpm | 2,000-2,750 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.9 s | 5.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 5.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.8 s | 21.1 s |
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.7 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.2 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.3 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 175 km/h 109 mph | 168 km/h 104 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 440 hp 328 kW |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 385 hp 287 kW |
Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 has 55 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 55 hp (41 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 2,215 kg 4,883 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 265 km/h 165 mph |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 252 km/h 157 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 5.2 s |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 5.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 1.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 218 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 798 km 496 mi |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 1,063 km 660 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 440 hp 328 kW | 5.2 s | 265 km/h 165 mph |
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | 385 hp 287 kW | 5.4 s | 252 km/h 157 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 |
| 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 4.2 diesel V8 | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK | 5.4 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 440 hp 328 kW | 385 hp 287 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 5.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | 2,215 kg 4,883 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 798 km 496 mi | 1,063 km 660 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 213 g/km | 209 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 | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 | Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 14.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 22.53 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year | 2,100 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6
- Has 55 hp more
- Is 195 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 100 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8
- Has 300 Nm more
- Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 265 km (164 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 4 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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