The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne (07 - 10) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
€ 52,900

€ 71,700

€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Cayenne is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI.
Porsche Cayenne
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
66.9
75.9
86.6
68.4
78.1
85.7
75.9 in
Width
78.1 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
66.9 in
Height
68.4 in
112.4
188.9
118.2
200.2
188.9 in
Length
200.2 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6493 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6867 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.65 %

General
Porsche Cayenne
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
9PA/955
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BTR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
286 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
286 hp
322 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche Cayenne
284 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.57 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
17.23 lb/hp
16.57 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
19 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
501 mi
Range
560 mi
Porsche Cayenne
501 mi
560 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
228.4 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
235 kWh
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1565 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft












50.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft