Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne III · Facelift 2023 S 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 · Facelift 2023

S 4.0 V8

474 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2023-present
VS

Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021

S 2.9 V6

380 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8

  • 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 estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    698 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
474hp353kW
380hp283kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,930kg6,460lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
18.9s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,930mm194in
4,726mm186in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,927mm76in
Height
1,697mm67in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,807mm111in
Front track-
1,645mm65in
Rear track-
1,655mm65in
Ground clearance
193mm8in
202mm8in
Trunk volume
698L
458L
Max trunk volume
1,708L
1,503L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
65L

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 Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
18.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
8.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
172 km/h
107 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8 has 94 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 Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: 94 hp (70 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
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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
2,160 kg
4,762 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
273 km/h
170 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V85.0 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V64.8 s

Although Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8 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 Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: 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
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 Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: 3.5 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
219 hp/t
164 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
672 km
417 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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
474 hp
353 kW
5.0 s
273 km/h
170 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 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
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 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
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 Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 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
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 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
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 IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
474 hp
353 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
698 L
24.6 cu ft
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
164 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

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 Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8

  • Has 94 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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