Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2014 – 2017) vs Volkswagen Touareg (2014 – 2019): specs compared

The Porsche Cayenne S Diesel is the more powerful of the two, with up to 385 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.8 s. 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 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,137 kg against 2,215 kg. At 4,854 mm, the Porsche Cayenne S Diesel is 53 mm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg.

Specification Porsche Cayenne S Diesel Porsche Cayenne S Diesel 2014 – 2017 Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2014 – 2019
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2014 – 2017 2014 – 2019
Body style — —
Variants 1 6
Fuel Diesel Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Drive AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 385 hp 204 – 340 hp
Torque 850 Nm 361 – 800 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.4 s 5.8 – 8.7 s
Top speed 253 km/h 206 – 241 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.0 L/100 km 6.6 – 12.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,854 mm 4,801 mm
Width 1,938 mm 1,941 mm
Height 1,704 mm 1,709 mm
Wheelbase 2,896 mm 2,893 mm
Curb weight 2,215 kg 2,137 – 2,315 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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