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Lexus RX vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Porsche Cayenne?

Lexus RX vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus RX is substantially cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more range – reaching up to 651 km, about 584 km more than the Lexus RX.

Cayenne

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 785 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 949 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is marginally lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more boot space – 781 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries somewhat more – 705 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 651 km
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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Lexus RX
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
90,200 - 141,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
74 - 651 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
550 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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