Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Volvo XC90

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC90 a rating. 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 ventilated seats, BOSE audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 counters with panoramic roof and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Volvo XC90 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 183kW. 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 32mm longer than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 480L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Volvo XC90 turns in a 12.0 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, electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Volvo XC90 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC90). Capped-price servicing: no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric), 5 years (Volvo XC90).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 183kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 301L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,400kg).

The Volvo XC90: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Volvo XC90 scores higher, 67 vs 60

The Volvo XC90 scores 67 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 35 points), value (Volvo XC90 ahead by 18 points). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 301L in the Volvo XC90. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 5 on the Volvo XC90.

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