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Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8vsPorsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

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

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Porsche Cayenne III

GTS 4.0 V8

460 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2023
VS

Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021

S 2.9 V6

380 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    772 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
460hp343kW
380hp283kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,860kg6,305lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
18.9s
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,929mm194in
4,726mm186in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,927mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,665mm66in
1,655mm65in
Ground clearance-
202mm8in
Trunk volume
772L
458L
Max trunk volume
1,708L
1,503L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
65L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,800 rpm
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V65,200-6,700 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
18.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
460 hp
343 kW
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8 has 80 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 III GTS 4.0 V8: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
1,930 kg
4,255 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
270 km/h
168 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
259 km/h
161 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V84.8 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V64.8 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8: 1.5 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
789 km
491 mi
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.8 s
270 km/h
168 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.8 s
259 km/h
161 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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
772 L
27.3 cu ft
Length
4,929 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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

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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
4.8 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

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 IIIGTS 4.0 V8
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
460 hp
343 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
772 L
27.3 cu ft
Length
4,929 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
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
Range score
789 km
491 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
772 L
27.3 cu ft
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 III GTS 4.0 V8Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 314 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

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