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Porsche Cayenne vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (90,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or VW Golf?

Porsche Cayenne vs VW Golf: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

VW Golf is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,890 £.

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

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 525 km more than the VW Golf.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 831 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 1,080 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, VW Golf is substantially lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 823 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more boot space – 781 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries visibly more – 705 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 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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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Porsche Cayenne
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 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
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 249 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 705 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Porsche
Brand
VW
Is the Porsche Cayenne offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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