Lexus NX vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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 Lexus NX stands out with Mark Levinson audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with ventilated seats and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 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 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 325mm 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 520L in the Lexus NX and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 261L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1141L vs 1588L.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Lexus NX turns in a 11.4 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 Lexus NX costs about $1,425 a year (5 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 (Lexus NX) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus NX), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 179kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 60

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 39 points), value (Lexus NX ahead by 34 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Lexus NX, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Lexus NX, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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