Volkswagen Touareg (2014 – 2019) vs Porsche Cayenne S (2014 – 2017): specs compared
The Porsche Cayenne S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 259 km/h against 241 km/h. The Volkswagen Touareg uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. The Porsche Cayenne S is the lighter car, from 2,085 kg against 2,137 kg. At 4,854 mm, the Porsche Cayenne S is 53 mm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Touareg
2014 – 2019
|
Porsche
Cayenne S
2014 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2019 | 2014 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 340 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 361 – 800 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.7 s | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 241 km/h | 259 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 12.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,854 mm |
| Width | 1,941 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm | 1,704 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,137 – 2,315 kg | 2,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.