Porsche Cayenne vs. Toyota RAV4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Cayenne and Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4.
When comparing the Porsche Cayenne's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 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, resale value and overall quality score. The Porsche Cayenne and Toyota RAV4 have the same Based on this comparison of the Porsche Cayenne's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne.
Pricing: A used 2025 Porsche Cayenne ranges from $88,876 to $159,459 while a used 2025 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $29,901 to $41,971. For a new model, the Porsche Cayenne's price is between $97,895 and $162,325, with the Toyota RAV4 priced between $31,697 and $42,082.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Cayenne loses 49.5 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 loses 30.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 retains 19.2 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 Cayenne is 8.0 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 8 out of 27 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 4 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Porsche Cayenne and Toyota RAV4 is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Cayenne’s base engine makes 348 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles.This gives the Toyota RAV4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Porsche Cayenne the advantage in maximum range. The Cayenne uses premium unleaded, and the RAV4 uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
97895 - 162325
Starting MSRP:
84700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31697 - 42082
Starting MSRP:
29550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
28836
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24135 - 30995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
111405
Price Range:
88876 - 159459
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35046
Price Range:
29901 - 41971
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
32106
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
28107 - 36583
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
42294
Depreciation %:
0.49934001
Resale Value $:
42406
Residual Value %:
0.5006599899999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
9099
Depreciation %:
0.30791758
Resale Value $:
20451
Residual Value %:
0.69208242
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.43208374
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.30791758 - 0.51647538
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.148
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.0
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.312
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.09401857016569
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6101922460091163
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.1
Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
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10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 23Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Ranking
54 out of / 60Toyota RAV4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 54Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
20 out of / 54Ranking
28 out of / 66Ranking
30 out of / 66Ranking
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65 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, GTS, GTS Coupe, S, S Coupe, Turbo GT
Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XLE Premium
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4678 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.9 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3370 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
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
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Ice Cap
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
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
