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VW Touareg vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

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

VW Touareg vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Touareg

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Touareg is substantially 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 visibly 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 substantially more range – reaching up to 651 km, about 602 km more than the VW Touareg.

Cayenne

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 considerably 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 clearly 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.

Touareg

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 marginally 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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 : 19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 651 km
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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!

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 Touareg
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Price
90,200 - 141,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Electric Range
74 - 651 km
Battery Capacity
14.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 239 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Length
-
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
550 - 751 kg
Payload
550 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, 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
231 - 462 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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