Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021 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 Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021

S 2.9 V6

380 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-present
VS

Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

S 4.2 diesel V8

385 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8

  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,063 km
    660 mi
  • Largest trunk
    670 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
Power
380hp283kW
385hp287kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
2,955kg6,515lb
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
76.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg 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
13.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
1,063km660mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,927mm76in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,621mm64in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,655mm65in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance
202mm8in
-
Trunk volume
458L
670L
Max trunk volume
1,503L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
85L
CO2 emissions-
209g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V65,200-6,700 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V83,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
21.1 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 has 5 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
520 Nm
384 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
1,930 kg
4,255 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
259 km/h
161 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V64.8 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V85.4 s

Although Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8 has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8: 0.6 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)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: 1.9 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)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
657 km
408 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.8 s
259 km/h
161 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
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

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)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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

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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.8 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 2014S 4.2 diesel V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 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
657 km
408 mi
1,063 km
660 mi
CO2 score
-
209 g/km
Trunk score
458 L
16.2 cu ft
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 S 4.2 diesel V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 406 km (252 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 212 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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