Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6vsPorsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6

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

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Porsche Cayenne III

S 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023
VS

Porsche Macan I (95B)

GTS 3.0 V6

360 hp2997 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    440 hp
    328 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    213 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6

  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
440hp328kW
360hp268kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,840kg6,261lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
To 99% top speed
68.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,918mm194in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,696mm67in
1,609mm63in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,807mm111in
Front track-
1,650mm65in
Rear track-
1,658mm65in
Trunk volume
770L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,710L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
68L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
215g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65,700-6,600 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V66,000 rpm1,650-4,000 rpm6,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
18.9 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
360 hp
268 kW

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 has 80 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
1,895 kg
4,178 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 IIIS 2.9 V6
265 km/h
165 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
256 km/h
159 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65.2 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V65.2 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 IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
798 km
496 mi
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
739 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
5.2 s
265 km/h
165 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
360 hp
268 kW
5.2 s
256 km/h
159 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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
Range score
798 km
496 mi
739 km
459 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
215 g/km
Trunk score
770 L
27.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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