Porsche 911 vs. Porsche Cayenne
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and 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 Porsche 911 and the Porsche Cayenne.
When we compare the Porsche 911's and the Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne.
Pricing: A used 2025 Porsche 911 ranges from $208,929 to $277,894 while a used 2025 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $102,346 to $185,248. For a new model, the Porsche 911's price is between $196,297 and $245,415, with the Porsche Cayenne priced between $114,443 and $200,441.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 911 loses 28.5 percent of its value and the Porsche Cayenne loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 retains 23.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Porsche Cayenne.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.8 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 911 being ranked 1 out of 4 Best Hybrid Luxury Convertibles and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 1 out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV).
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.3 out of 10. For the Porsche Cayenne the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Porsche 911 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche Cayenne.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 532 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayenne base engine makes 463 horsepower. The 911 uses premium unleaded, and the Cayenne uses electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
196297 - 245415
Starting MSRP:
178200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
150675
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
106900 - 207000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
114443 - 200441
Starting MSRP:
97200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
72193
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51125 - 97200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
246704
Price Range:
208929 - 277894
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
172109
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
113606 - 246704
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
138586
Price Range:
102346 - 185248
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
81631
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
60560 - 138586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
51681
Depreciation %:
0.29001577
Resale Value $:
126519
Residual Value %:
0.70998423
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.49455375
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.19283274 - 0.50548743
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
50696
Depreciation %:
0.52156444
Resale Value $:
46504
Residual Value %:
0.47843556
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.55051216
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.43736562 - 0.63188665
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 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 Porsche 911
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.16068364821227
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
1.7 - 7.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.09401857016569
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.3
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
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4 out of / 37Ranking
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8 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 37Ranking
23 out of / 26Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
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2 out of / 29Ranking
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3 out of / 32Ranking
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3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
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23 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid Coupe, S E-Hybrid, S E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo E-Hybrid, Turbo 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:
532 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
449 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.143 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
463 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
282 / 382 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
21 / 23 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
4.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
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:
22.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3724 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
50.9 inches
Length:
179.3 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5348 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Lugano Blue
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo
Green
Shade Green Metallic / Vanadium Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
White
Yellow
Cartagena Yellow Metallic
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Chromite Black Metallic
Blue
Algarve Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey / Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Yellow
Not available
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Limestone Beige
Black
Basalt Black / Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Choice of Color / Carmine Red / Slate Grey Neo
Blue
Dark Night Blue / Dark Night Blue w/ Chalk Stitching [Leather] / Graphite Blue/Choice of Color
Brown
Basalt Black/Classic Cognac / Truffle Brown
Gray
Dark Night Blue/Chalk / Slate Grey/Chalk / Slate Grey/Choice of Color
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching / Bordeaux Red/Choice of Color
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Mojave Beige
Black
Basalt Black w/ Cross-Stitching / Black / Black/Mojave Beige
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Black/Chalk
Red
Basalt Black/Barrique Red w/ Cross-Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red
Green
Black/Night Green
Purple
Black/Blackberry
