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Porsche Cayenne vs Lexus RX comparison

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

Porsche Cayenne vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

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

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

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 clearly 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 substantially more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 601 km more than the Lexus RX.

RX

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 substantially 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.

Cayenne

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is very slightly 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 moderately 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 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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Porsche Cayenne

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 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
67 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 249 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 705 kg
Payload
575 - 620 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
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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