The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (10 - 11) vs. Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 59,800

€ 54,300

€ 59,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Porsche Cayenne Diesel is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lexus RX 300
67.1
76.3
84.1
66.5
74.6
85.8
76.3 in
Width
74.6 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
67.1 in
Height
66.5 in
114
190.8
109.8
192.5
190.8 in
Length
192.5 in
114 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lexus RX 300
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
13.33 %

General
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lexus RX 300
92A/958
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lexus RX 300
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 5200 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
237 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 300
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 300
Performance
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lexus RX 300
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 300
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
20.23 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
32 mpg
29 mpg
Lexus RX 300
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
714 mi
Range
552 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
714 mi
552 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
152.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
19 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft