Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Volkswagen Tayron

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, heated front seats, ventilated seats and BOSE audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Cayenne Electric gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 110kW. 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, 193mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 436L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1588L vs 1905L. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Volkswagen Tayron turns in a 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 345L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 60

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 46 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 34 points). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 5 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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