Porsche Cayenne III
Car comparison
Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8vsPorsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Turbo 4.8 V8
Comparison overview
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Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.1 s
- Fastest top speed286 km/h178 mph
- Most powerful550 hp410 kW
- Highest torque770 Nm568 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight253 hp/t189 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Best estimated range756 km470 mi
- Largest trunk745 L
- Best overall score87/100
- Best performance score85/100
- Best practicality score92/100
Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8
- Lightest2,170 kg4,784 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.2 L/100 km14.5 mpg US17.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions270 g/km
- Best economy score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550hp410kW | 500hp373kW |
| Torque | 770Nm568lb-ft | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,175kg4,795lb | 2,170kg4,784lb |
| Gross weight | 2,935kg6,471lb | 2,880kg6,349lb |
| Top speed | 286 km/h 178 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 57.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph Calculated | 67.1s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.8s Calculated | 15.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK | 16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.0s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb Calculated | 230hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton Calculated | 323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 756km470mi Calculated | 739km459mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,996cc244cu in | 4,806cc293cu in |
| Length | 4,926mm194in | 4,846mm191in |
| Width | 1,983mm78in | 1,939mm76in |
| Height | 1,673mm66in | 1,705mm67in |
| Wheelbase | 2,895mm114in | 2,895mm114in |
| Front track | - | 1,655mm65in |
| Rear track | - | 1,669mm66in |
| Ground clearance | - | 215mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 745L | 670L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,680L | 1,780L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 85L |
| CO2 emissions | 272g/km | 270g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
- Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 5,750-6,000 rpm | 1,960-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,250-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.1 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.8 s | 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h 178 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.9 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.2 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.0 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 194 km/h 121 mph | 183 km/h 114 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 500 hp 373 kW |
Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8 has 50 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8 and Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8: 50 hp (37 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 2,175 kg 4,795 lb |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 2,170 kg 4,784 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 286 km/h 178 mph |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 278 km/h 173 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 4.1 s |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 4.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8: 0.6 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 253 hp/t 189 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 230 hp/t 172 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 756 km 470 mi |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 739 km 459 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW | 4.1 s | 286 km/h 178 mph |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 500 hp 373 kW | 4.7 s | 278 km/h 173 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8 |
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| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8 |
| 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 |
| 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | 4.1 s |
| PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | 4.7 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 IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | 253 hp/t 189 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8 | PorscheCayenne IITurbo 4.8 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 550 hp 410 kW | 500 hp 373 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.1 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 286 km/h 178 mph | 278 km/h 173 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,175 kg 4,795 lb | 2,170 kg 4,784 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 756 km 470 mi | 739 km 459 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 272 g/km | 270 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 745 L 26.3 cu ft | 670 L 23.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 253 hp/t 189 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 230 hp/t 172 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8 | Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8 |
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| Consumption | 11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK | 11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.83 LC100 km | 20.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.51 LC100 mi | 32.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal | 1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,124 LC/year | 3,019 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8
- Has 50 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
- Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
- Has 75 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Porsche Cayenne II Turbo 4.8 V8
- Is 5 kg lighter
- Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Emits 2 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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