Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8vsPorsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

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

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Porsche Cayenne II

Turbo 4.8 V8

500 hp4806 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2010-2014
VS

Porsche Cayenne III

S 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • 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 highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    213 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    278 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
500hp373kW
440hp328kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
739km459mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,806cc293cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
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
-
Ground clearance
215mm8in
-
Trunk volume
670L
770L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,710L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
75L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
213g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V86,000 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65,700-6,600 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
17.8 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8
500 hp
373 kW
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8 has 60 hp more than Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 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 IITurbo 4.8 V8
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
2,020 kg
4,453 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 IITurbo 4.8 V8
278 km/h
173 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V84.7 s
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 0.5 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 IITurbo 4.8 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8: 2.1 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 IITurbo 4.8 V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8
739 km
459 mi
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
798 km
496 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.7 s
278 km/h
173 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
5.2 s
265 km/h
165 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 IITurbo 4.8 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
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

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 IITurbo 4.8 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 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 IITurbo 4.8 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.7 s
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 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 IITurbo 4.8 V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
500 hp
373 kW
440 hp
328 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 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
739 km
459 mi
798 km
496 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
213 g/km
Trunk score
670 L
23.7 cu ft
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 II Turbo 4.8 V8Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 57 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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