Porsche Cayenne III
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Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6vsPorsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonPorsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021
S 2.9 V6
Comparison overview
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Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph
- Most powerful440 hp328 kW
- Highest torque550 Nm406 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight218 hp/t162 kW/t4.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.4 L/100 km25.0 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range798 km496 mi
- Largest trunk770 L
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score74/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score92/100
Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Lightest1,930 kg4,255 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440hp328kW | 380hp283kW |
| Torque | 550Nm406lb-ft | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,020kg4,453lb | 1,930kg4,255lb |
| Gross weight | 2,840kg6,261lb | 2,580kg5,688lb |
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 68.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 76.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.8s Calculated | 18.9s |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.3s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated | 197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated | 269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 798km496mi Calculated | 657km408mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,894cc177cu in | 2,894cc177cu in |
| Length | 4,918mm194in | 4,726mm186in |
| Width | 1,983mm78in | 1,927mm76in |
| Height | 1,696mm67in | 1,621mm64in |
| Wheelbase | 2,895mm114in | 2,807mm111in |
| Front track | - | 1,645mm65in |
| Rear track | - | 1,655mm65in |
| Ground clearance | - | 202mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 770L | 458L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,710L | 1,503L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 75L | 65L |
| 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 S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
- Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 5,700-6,600 rpm | 1,800-5,500 rpm | 6,850 rpm |
| PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6 | 5,200-6,700 rpm | 1,850-5,000 rpm | 6,950 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.8 s | 18.9 s |
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.7 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.2 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.3 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 440 hp 328 kW |
| PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6 | 380 hp 283 kW |
Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 has 60 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 S 2.9 V6: 60 hp (45 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 550 Nm 406 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 2,020 kg 4,453 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 265 km/h 165 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 5.2 s |
| PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6 | 4.8 s |
Although Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 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 Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: 0.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 218 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 798 km 496 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | 440 hp 328 kW | 5.2 s | 265 km/h 165 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.
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| PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 |
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| PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6 |
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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 IIIS 2.9 V6 |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6 |
| 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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)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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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)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
| Vehicle | PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6 | PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 440 hp 328 kW | 380 hp 283 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 4.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | 1,930 kg 4,255 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 798 km 496 mi | 657 km 408 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 213 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 770 L 27.2 cu ft | 458 L 16.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 218 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 197 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 | Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 |
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| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 17.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 27.88 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year | 2,599 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6
- Has 60 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 141 km (88 mi) more estimated range
- Has 312 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6
- Is 90 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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