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Mazda CX-5 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Porsche Cayenne?

Mazda CX-5 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda CX-5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

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 significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 1,015 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 Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 1,262 Nm more.

CX-5

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, Mazda CX-5 is markedly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more boot space – 781 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries moderately more – 705 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Mazda CX-5

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Reviews Mazda CX-5

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Marc Adriaans
4 Jun 2026, 13:04:31

I've been driving Mazdas for about ten years now without problems and with a lot of enjoyment. The last 3.5 years in a CX‑5. A really nice, smooth car that can tow quite a bit too, although I wouldn't recommend doing that with the FWD because it lacks grip on the front axle — so if you fit a towbar always choose the AWD. The only downside I can think of, after long consideration, is... nothing 🤔

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Bengt
25 Jan 2026, 14:05:09

I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 169 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
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
566 - 601 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
Is the Mazda CX-5 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda CX-5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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