GMC Yukon vs Porsche Cayenne Electric
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Porsche Cayenne Electric scores higher, 60 vs 50
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 1 Oct 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
GMC Yukon
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataFrom
$174,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management
- Power
- 313kW
- Economy
- 12.8 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- No data
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Porsche Cayenne Electric
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataFrom
$167,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 325kW
- Energy use
- 22.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 781L
Top CarSorted Score, 60 vs 50
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GMC Yukon: we're still completing 0-100km/h, ground clearance and CO2 emissions.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$174,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$167,800RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
GMC Yukon Denali
$174,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 1 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $786 a week in repayments ($174,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Porsche Cayenne Electric Cayenne Electric
$167,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $753 a week in repayments ($167,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric starts $7,190 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$753/wk(≈$3,262/mo)
Estimate on the Porsche Cayenne Electric at $167,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GMC YukonDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the GMC Yukon and 8 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
GMC Yukon
None open on our record
Porsche Cayenne Electric
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
113kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 390kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 390kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GMC Yukon stands out with panoramic roof and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The GMC Yukon uses a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management producing 313kW and 624Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a 4WD layout.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 313kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The GMC Yukon measures 5,337mm long on a 3,071mm wheelbase, 352mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.
For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 128kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The GMC Yukon turns in a 12.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the GMC Yukon costs about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).
Where each one leads
The GMC Yukon: the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 3,500kg).
The Porsche Cayenne Electric: the lower starting price ($167,800 against $174,990) and more power (325kW against 313kW).
The Verdict
Porsche Cayenne Electric scores higher, 60 vs 50
The Porsche Cayenne Electric scores 60 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 24 points), value (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 15 points), reliability (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 15 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$753/wk(≈$3,262/mo)
Estimate on the Porsche Cayenne Electric at $167,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GMC YukonDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, GMC Yukon and Porsche Cayenne Electric?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is the cheapest at $167,800 before on-road costs. That undercuts the GMC Yukon by $7,190.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for GMC Yukon and Porsche Cayenne Electric, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which can tow the most?
The GMC Yukon has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,628kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric makes the most power at 325kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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