Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs Toyota Highlander 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 337 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 51 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Toyota Highlander. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.6 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayenne consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayenne over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayenne gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Cayenne can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Highlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Cayenne is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Highlander, 1 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 670 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1780 litres | 2370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 590 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 5.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 19 200 | |
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