2021 Porsche Cayenne hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
E-Hybrid AWD vs AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
156.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $14,300 more. Saves $91 a year.
- Break-even: 1,876,800 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $81,800 $67,500 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $14,300 | $91 | 156.4 years | Gas, $13,751 |
| Coupe E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $87,600 $67,500 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $20,100 | $91 | 219.8 years | Gas, $19,551 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $163,200 $67,500 | 18 mpg 20 mpg | $2,133 $1,920 | $95,700 | -$213 | Never | Gas, $96,980 |
| Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $166,200 $67,500 | 18 mpg 20 mpg | $2,133 $1,920 | $98,700 | -$213 | Never | Gas, $99,980 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 312,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 455 hp | 335 hp | +120 hp |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | about the same |
| Max towing | 7,700 lb | 7,700 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.6 cu ft | 27.1 cu ft | -9.5 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 56.8 cu ft | 60.3 cu ft | -3.5 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree