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Subaru Forester vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Forester or Porsche Cayenne?

Subaru Forester vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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

Forester

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Forester is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 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 clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 1,020 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 Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 9.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 1,318 Nm more.

Forester

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, Subaru Forester is clearly lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 437 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more boot space – 781 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 273 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 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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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Reviews Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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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Subaru Forester
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
183 g/km
co2
0 - 249 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
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
508 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 492 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

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

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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