Porsche Cayenne vs. Tesla Model X
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Cayenne and Tesla Model X 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 Cayenne and the Tesla Model X.
When we compare the Porsche Cayenne's and the Tesla Model X's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of reliability and resale value. The Tesla Model X has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Cayenne's and the Tesla Model X's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Cayenne loses 46.6 percent of its value and the Tesla Model X loses 55.2 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Cayenne retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model X.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.0 out of 10 while the Tesla Model X's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.4 out of 10. For the Tesla Model X the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Cayenne a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Tesla Model X.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Cayenne’s base engine makes 348 horsepower, and the Tesla Model X base engine makes 670 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model X has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$90,880 - $144,361
Starting MSRP:
$79,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$77,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$74,909
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$49,800 - $92,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$110,575
Price Range:
$83,389 - $214,205
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
360
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11,401
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$71,297
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$56,573 - $93,998
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$37,075
Depreciation %:
46.8%
Resale Value $:
$42,125
Residual Value %:
53.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$44,540
Depreciation %:
57.1%
Resale Value $:
$33,450
Residual Value %:
42.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.1% - 71.4%
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model X
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
27.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
134.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 134.5
Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 64Tesla Model X Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 65Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
4 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 65Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
19 out of / 65Ranking
24 out of / 65Ranking
25 out of / 44Ranking
32 out of / 40Ranking
36 out of / 65Ranking
49 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, S, S Coupe, Turbo GT
Tesla Model X Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
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:
8 years / 150000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
348 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
368 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.130 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
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):
17 / 23 / 19
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
335 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
43.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
91.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4678 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5148 lbs
Width:
89.4 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
199.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Black
Black / Chromite Black Metallic
Blue
Algarve Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey / Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
Silver
Not available
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Mojave Beige
Black
Basalt Black w/ Cross-Stitching / Black / Black/Mojave Beige
Gray
Black/Chalk
Green
Black/Night Green
Purple
Black/Blackberry
Red
Basalt Black/Barrique Red w/ Cross-Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Black and White
