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Porsche Cayenne vs Lexus NX comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (90,200 £ vs 46,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or Lexus NX?

Porsche Cayenne vs Lexus NX: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Lexus NX

4.8 (14 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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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

Cayenne

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lexus NX is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,000 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 596 km more than the Lexus NX.

NX

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 864 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 NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Cayenne

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 NX is moderately lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly more boot space – 781 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries markedly more – 705 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is decisively ahead 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 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
Porsche Cayenne
Lexus NX

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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 NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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Porsche Cayenne
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Price
46,000 - 63,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Electric Range
72 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 249 g/km
co2
65 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 705 kg
Payload
475 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Lexus
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