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Porsche Cayenne vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (90,200 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or VW Tayron?

Porsche Cayenne vs VW Tayron: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tayron

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat 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

Cayenne

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Tayron is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,950 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 545 km more than the VW Tayron.

Tayron

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 clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 884 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 Tayron takes 6.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,100 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 Tayron is visibly lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 448 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers somewhat more boot space – 885 L compared to 781 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 573 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 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 Tayron

The VW Tayron combines a roomy, practical interior with a composed, comfortable ride that suits both daily commuting and longer journeys. With a restrained, modern design and a focus on straightforward tech and safety, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want Volkswagen refinement without unnecessary flash.

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Jack
4 May 2026, 15:16:08

Top suspension, performance more than adequate, trunk gigantic, and the Matrix headlights are great.

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Charley
12 Apr 2026, 05:53:48

Good-looking model. Comfortable but also sporty to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Price
40,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 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
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 249 g/km
co2
33 - 192 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 705 kg
Payload
497 - 573 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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