Volkswagen Touareg (2007 – 2010) vs Porsche Cayenne S (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The Porsche Cayenne S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 385 hp against 345 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 253 km/h against 234 km/h. The Volkswagen Touareg uses less fuel, from 10.1 L/100 km against 13.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,213 kg against 2,245 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Touareg
2007 – 2010
|
Porsche
Cayenne S
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2010 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 174 – 345 hp | 385 hp |
| Torque | 360 – 750 Nm | 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 11.5 s | 6.6 – 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 234 km/h | 249 – 253 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.1 – 13.8 L/100 km | 13.7 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,750 mm | 4,798 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,213 – 2,577 kg | 2,245 – 2,255 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.