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

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: VW Touran or Porsche Cayenne?

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

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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 Touran has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 51605 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne has a clearly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 589 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 5.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 305 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls convincingly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 590 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Touran is decisively lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers slight more room – 834 L compared to 772 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs slightly better – up to 1980 L, which is about 272 L more than the Porsche Cayenne.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne somewhat takes the win – 705 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Cayenne shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Porsche Cayenne

Der Porsche Cayenne präsentiert sich als beeindruckender Vertreter der Premium-SUVs und verbindet kraftvolles Design mit luxuriösem Komfort. Sein dynamisches Fahrverhalten und die hochwertigen Materialien im Innenraum machen jede Fahrt zu einem besonderen Erlebnis. Zudem bietet der Cayenne modernste Technologiefunktionen, die sowohl Unterhaltung als auch Sicherheit gewährleisten.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4527 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1829 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1668 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

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

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What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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