2020 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2021 Porsche Cayenne
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Porsche Cayenne and 2021 Porsche Cayenne contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Porsche Cayenne and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne.
In comparing the 2020 Porsche Cayenne's and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Porsche Cayenne and 2021 Porsche Cayenne have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Porsche Cayenne's and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Porsche Cayenne is a better car than the 2021 Porsche Cayenne.
Pricing: A used 2020 Porsche Cayenne ranges from $41,995 to $104,973 while a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $45,223 to $110,190.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Porsche Cayenne and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne both lose 51.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.0 out of 10. Porsche Cayenne is ranked 1 out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 4 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 4 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Porsche Cayenne is also ranked 4 out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 4 out of 29 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Porsche Cayenne is also ranked 4 out of 12 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs while the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 4 out of 12 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Porsche Cayenne and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne makes 455 horsepower. Both the Cayenne and the Cayenne are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
81100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
62082
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
46800 - 81100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
81800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
65886
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
47920 - 83000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
63864
Price Range:
41995 - 104973
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
42493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
30734 - 63864
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
128
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53275
# Good or Great Deals:
82
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
67628
Price Range:
45223 - 110190
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48478
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
41146 - 67628
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
178
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44923
# Good or Great Deals:
99
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Porsche Cayenne
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
13.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
13.1 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Porsche Cayenne
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
14.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
14.1 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.876155901449476
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 18.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.775662285086725
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 36.6
Porsche Cayenne Rankings
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23 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe
2021 Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
416 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
416 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5164 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5164 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Biscay Blue Metallic / Moonlight Blue Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Orange
Lava Orange
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Orange
Lava Orange
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Red
Carmine Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Mojave Beige / Truffle Brown/Cohiba Brown
Blue
Graphite Blue/Chalk
Brown
Truffle Brown
Gray
Mojave Beige/Slate Grey / Slate Grey
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Mojave Beige / Truffle Brown/Cohiba Brown
Blue
Graphite Blue/Chalk
Brown
Truffle Brown
Gray
Mojave Beige/Slate Grey / Slate Grey
