Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Toyota C-HR

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

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Cayenne Electric gets leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Porsche Cayenne Electric uses a Electric producing 325kW and 835Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 5.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 623mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 393L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 2,775kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Toyota C-HR turns in a 10.4 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, electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 60

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 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 62 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 44 points). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 388L in the Toyota C-HR. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

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