The entry point to the facelifted (E3.2) Cayenne lineup, the base Cayenne uses a front-mounted 3.0-liter single-turbocharged V6 producing 348 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque in US trim. Drive is sent through an eight-speed Tiptronic S torque-converter automatic to Porsche Traction Management all-wheel drive. Porsche quotes a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds (5.4 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package's launch control) and a 154-mph top track speed on optional summer tires. Built on the Volkswagen Group MLB Evo platform, the Cayenne is a five-seat SUV rated to tow up to 7,716 lb braked.
Specifications by source
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A. Acceleration
0–100 km/h6.00 sManufacturer claimPorsche+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Official specification · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · Performance - Acceleration 0-100 km/h
Porsche factory claim, 0-200 km/h for the base Cayenne SUV. The same technical-data sheet lists 23.7 s with Launch Control.
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0–60 mphiMethodology noteRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers.5.70 sManufacturer claimPorsche+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Official specification · Published 1 Oct 2023 · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · Engine – Engine layout (Front Engine)
Porsche factory claim (standard); 5.4 s with the Sport Chrono Package / Sport Plus launch control per the US technical data. No independently instrumented test of the base US Cayenne was located.
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Quarter-mile elapsed time14.30 sManufacturer claimPorsche+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 14.3 s; stored canonically.
Instrumented road test · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · C/D Test Results - 100 mph
Car and Driver instrumented 100–0 mph braking for the base 2024 Cayenne (AWD 3.0L V6) — same generation as the 2025 base Cayenne. Cited via Wayback Machine snapshot (live page bot-walled).
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70–0 mph braking distance46.3 mIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
D. Dimensions
Ground clearance211 mmManufacturer claimPorsche+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 8.3 in; stored canonically.
Official specification · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · Performance - Acceleration 0-100 km/h
Six cylinders, 90° V configuration.
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Engine displacement3.0 LManufacturer claimPorsche+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 3 L; stored canonically.
F. Fuel Economy
Estimated range (city)iMethodology noteEstimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range.648 kmCalculated—+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 648.404694 km; stored canonically.
Calculated from Fuel tank capacity · Fuel economy (city).
Estimated range (combined)iMethodology noteEstimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range.725 kmCalculated—+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 724.687596 km; stored canonically.
Calculated from Fuel tank capacity · Fuel economy (combined).
Estimated range (highway)
G. Performance
Lateral accelerationiMethodology noteSkidpad radius and surface affect results.1.02 gIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · C/D Test Results - 100 mph
Car and Driver instrumented roadholding on the 300-ft skidpad for the 2024 base Cayenne: 1.02 g. Same third-generation base Cayenne, earlier model year.
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H. Practicality
Cargo volume762 LManufacturer claimPorsche+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 26.91 ft³; stored canonically.
Official specification · Published 1 Oct 2023 · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · Engine – Engine layout (Front Engine)
Porsche-stated curb weight 4,678 lb. No independently published tested weight was located for the US base Cayenne.
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Instrumented road test · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · C/D Test Results - 100 mph
Car and Driver instrumented test of the base 2024 Cayenne (front-engine AWD, 3.0L turbo V6, 348 hp) — same E3 (PO536) generation as the 2025 base Cayenne. Cited via Wayback Machine snapshot (live page bot-walls automated fetchers).
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Originally reported as 66.9 in; stored canonically.
Official specification · Published 1 Oct 2023 · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · Engine – Engine layout (Front Engine)
8-speed Tiptronic S (ZF 8HP) torque-converter automatic.
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iMethodology noteEstimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range.
877 km
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Originally reported as 877.253413 km; stored canonically.
Calculated from Fuel tank capacity · Fuel economy (highway).
Fuel economy (city)iMethodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.13.8 L/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 17 mpg; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · Combined MPG
EPA city rating for the 2025 Cayenne (3.0 L, S8, AWD).
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Fuel economy (combined)iMethodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.12.4 L/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 19 mpg; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 21 Jun 2026 · Combined MPG
EPA combined rating for the 2025 Cayenne (3.0 L, S8, AWD).
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Fuel economy (highway)iMethodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.10.2 L/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 23 mpg; stored canonically.
