Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2012 – 2014) vs Volkswagen Touareg (2014 – 2019): specs compared
The Porsche Cayenne S Diesel is the more powerful of the two, with up to 382 hp against 340 hp. It has the higher top speed: 253 km/h against 241 km/h. The Volkswagen Touareg uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,137 kg against 2,195 kg. The Porsche Cayenne S Diesel dates from 2012 – 2014, the Volkswagen Touareg from 2014 – 2019.
| Specification |
Porsche
Cayenne S Diesel
2012 – 2014
|
Volkswagen
Touareg
2014 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2014 | 2014 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 382 hp | 204 – 340 hp |
| Torque | 880 Nm | 361 – 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.8 – 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 253 km/h | 206 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 L/100 km | 6.6 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,846 mm | 4,801 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 1,941 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,195 kg | 2,137 – 2,315 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.