2022 Porsche Cayenne hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
E-Hybrid AWD vs AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
74.3years to pay back
- Hybrid: $14,300 more. Saves $192 a year.
- Break-even: 891,500 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 | $83,300 $69,000 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $14,300 | $192 | 74.3 years | Gas, $13,145 |
| Coupe E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $88,600 $69,000 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $19,600 | $192 | 101.8 years | Gas, $18,445 |
| E-Hybrid Platinum Edition AWD AWD | $92,700 $69,000 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $23,700 | $192 | 123.1 years | Gas, $22,545 |
| Platinum Edition Hybrid Coupe AWD AWD | $93,800 $69,000 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $24,800 | $192 | 128.8 years | Gas, $23,645 |
| Coupe E-Hybrid Platinum Edition AWD AWD | $93,800 $69,000 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $24,800 | $192 | 128.8 years | Gas, $23,645 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $165,300 $69,000 | 18 mpg 19 mpg | $2,133 $2,021 | $96,300 | -$112 | Never | Gas, $96,974 |
| Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD AWD | $167,800 $69,000 | 18 mpg 19 mpg | $2,133 $2,021 | $98,800 | -$112 | Never | Gas, $99,474 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 148,600.
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 | 19.4 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft | -7.8 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.
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