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SsangYong Rexton vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or Porsche Cayenne?

SsangYong Rexton vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more trunk space
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Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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

Rexton

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.

SsangYong Rexton is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 202 HP. That’s roughly 954 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 1,059 Nm more.

Rexton

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is only slightly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers barely more boot space – 784 L compared to 781 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries barely more – 770 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is far ahead 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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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Frank Williams CPA/ ACCA/ CPD
22 Jan 2026, 01:20:01

Ssang Yong Rexton is better than the Land Cruiser

Porsche Cayenne

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
441 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Porsche
Is the SsangYong Rexton offered with different drivetrains?

The SsangYong Rexton is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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