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Porsche Cayenne III · Facelift 2023 S 4.0 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 III · Facelift 2023

S 4.0 V8

474 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2023-present
VS

Porsche Cayenne III

S 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    474 hp
    353 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

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
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
474hp353kW
440hp328kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,930kg6,460lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,930mm194in
4,918mm194in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,697mm67in
1,696mm67in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,895mm114in
Ground clearance
193mm8in
-
Trunk volume
698L
770L
Max trunk volume
1,708L
1,710L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
75L
CO2 emissions-
213g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,800 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
17.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
474 hp
353 kW
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8 has 34 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 III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
600 Nm
443 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
2,160 kg
4,762 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
273 km/h
170 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V85.0 s
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 0.2 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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 III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: 4.0 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
672 km
417 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
474 hp
353 kW
5.0 s
273 km/h
170 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
Power
474 hp
353 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
698 L
24.6 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
Power
474 hp
353 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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 III S 2.9 V6 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.0 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
474 hp
353 kW
440 hp
328 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
698 L
24.6 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 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
672 km
417 mi
798 km
496 mi
CO2 score
-
213 g/km
Trunk score
698 L
24.6 cu ft
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 72 L more trunk volume

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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