Volkswagen Touareg 2002 vs Porsche Cayenne 2002

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Volkswagen Touareg
2002 - 2007
Porsche Cayenne
2002 - 2007
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.5 - 6.0 (petrol, diesel)3.2 - 4.5 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Touareg is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 175 - 450 HP250 - 521 HP
Torque: 305 - 750 NM310 - 720 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 - 12.9 seconds5.2 - 9.7 seconds
In general, Porsche Cayenne are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Touareg. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 - 15.913.2 - 15.7
Volkswagen Touareg petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Porsche Cayenne.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.78 m
Width: 1.93 m1.93 m
Height: 1.73 m1.70 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Touareg is 3 cm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 550 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1570 litres1770 litres
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.2 metres more than that of the Porsche Cayenne.
Gross weight: ~ 2`958 kg~ 3`035 kg
Net weight:~ 2`320 kg~ 2`264 kg
Load capacity:~ 638 kg~ 771 kg
Volkswagen Touareg load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Porsche Cayenne. Therefore, Porsche Cayenne is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 32005800
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Touareg has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Porsche Cayenne has
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
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