Ineos Grenadier vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, wireless charging, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

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 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 5.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 90mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 474L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Ineos Grenadier turns in a 13.5 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 Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 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: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the lower starting price ($107,000 against $167,800), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 781L) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 183kW).

The Verdict

Level at 60: here's what splits them

The Ineos Grenadier and Porsche Cayenne Electric are level on the CarSorted Score at 60 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 38 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 12 points), value (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Ineos Grenadier, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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