Jeep Wrangler vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a 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 Jeep Wrangler stands out with Alpine 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 and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 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 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 4.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 651mm 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 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 416L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2050L vs 1588L. The Porsche Cayenne Electric seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 2,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Jeep Wrangler turns in a 10.0 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 Jeep Wrangler costs about $2,907 a year (10.2 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 / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Wrangler), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 365L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,497kg).

The Verdict

Level at 60: here's what splits them

The Jeep Wrangler 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 (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 24 points), value (Jeep Wrangler ahead by 20 points). Boot space with the seats up: 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Jeep Wrangler, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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