2020 Porsche Cayenne 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD, 670 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 3% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 3% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybrid | 670 hp | 567 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $161,900 |
| Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybrid | 670 hp | 567 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $164,400 |
| Coupe Turbo AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 541 hp | 568 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $130,100 |
| Turbo AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 541 hp | 568 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $126,500 |
| E-Hybrid AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 455 hp | 332 lb-ft | 5,164 lb | 176 | 11.3 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $81,100 |
| Coupe S AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl | 434 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,725 lb | 184 | 10.9 | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $88,600 |
| Coupe E-Hybrid AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 455 hp | 332 lb-ft | 5,265 lb | 173 | 11.6 | 4.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $86,400 |
| S AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl | 434 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 183 | 10.9 | 4.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $84,300 |
| Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 332 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $75,300 |
| AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 332 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $66,800 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
5 engines offered. Turbo named on 2.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 335 hp | AWD | $66,800 | Base | $1,920 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 2 | 455 hp | E-Hybrid AWD | $81,100 | +$14,300 | $1,829 | -$91 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | 2 | 434 hp | S AWD | $84,300 | +$3,200 | $1,920 | $0 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 2 | 541 hp | Turbo AWD | $126,500 | +$42,200 | $2,259 | +$339 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybrid | 2 | 670 hp | Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD | $161,900 | +$35,400 | $2,133 | +$213 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 10 | AWD | $66,800 | 3.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 335 hp, 20 mpg, $66,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | 385 hp | 21 mpg | $59,500 | N/A |
| BMW X4 | M40i AWD | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $61,000 | 4.4 s |
| Volvo XC90 | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum 7 Passenger AWD | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $67,000 | 4.9 s |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Turbo i6 MHEV SE AWD | 355 hp | 21 mpg | $68,650 | 6.3 s |
| Lincoln Aviator | Grand Touring AWD | 494 hp | 23 mpg | $68,800 | 5.4 s |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar | 415 hp | 27 mpg | $69,500 | 4.9 s |
Cayenne by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Porsche Cayenne: 2.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Porsche Cayenne | 2020 INFINITI QX80 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD | LUXE 4WD |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 400 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,921 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 135 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $161,900 | $69,850 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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