Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Toyota Kluger

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 Kluger. 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 Kluger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 3-zone in the Toyota Kluger.

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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 184kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.1s 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, 19mm longer than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 540L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1588L vs 1150L. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

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

The Toyota Kluger 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, electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Kluger).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 184kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 241L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Toyota Kluger: the lower starting price ($62,410 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 60

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 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 (Toyota Kluger ahead by 36 points). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 241L in the Toyota Kluger. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 5 on the Toyota Kluger.

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