Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performancevsPorsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8

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

Comparison overview

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Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Lightest
    1,925 kg
    4,244 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    772 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
Power
440hp328kW
460hp343kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,860kg6,305lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
17.9s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
773km480mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,604cc220cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,929mm194in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,609mm63in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,682mm66in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,665mm66in
Trunk volume
500L
772L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,708L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
90L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
260g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,800 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
17.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
440 hp
328 kW
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
460 hp
343 kW

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8 has 20 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance and Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
2,145 kg
4,729 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)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
270 km/h
168 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)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance4.4 s
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V84.8 s

Although Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8 has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance and Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8: 0.4 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)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance and Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8: 1.7 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)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
773 km
480 mi
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
440 hp
328 kW
4.4 s
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.8 s
270 km/h
168 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)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
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

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)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance 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)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.4 s
PorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performance
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorscheCayenne IIIGTS 4.0 V8
Power
440 hp
328 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
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
Range score
773 km
480 mi
789 km
491 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
260 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
772 L
27.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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) Turbo 3.6 V6 performancePorsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 performance

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayenne III GTS 4.0 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 272 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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