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Porsche Cayenne vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (90,200 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or VW Touareg?

Porsche Cayenne vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

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

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • marginally 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:

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 Touareg is considerably cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,864 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 619 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

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 462 HP. That’s roughly 694 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 Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 800 Nm more.

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, VW Touareg is barely lighter – 2,059 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 71 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers marginally more boot space – 810 L compared to 781 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries only slightly more – 751 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 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.

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

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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Reviews Porsche Cayenne

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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Reviews VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 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
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 249 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 705 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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