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VW Golf vs Porsche Cayenne – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether VW Golf or Porsche Cayenne fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 61805 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Golf performs clearly better – achieving up to 143 km, about 60 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 406 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs slightly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the VW Golf tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls decisively stronger with 950 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Golf is significantly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 823 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more room – 772 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 391 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs evident better – up to 1708 L, which is about 471 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
25 - 184 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1789 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche

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What drivetrain options does the VW Golf have?

The VW Golf is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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