2016 Porsche Cayenne vs 2016 Tesla Model X

2016 Porsche Cayenne

2016 Tesla Model X

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayenne AWD 4-Door	19	24	N/A	$58,300
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Diesel	21	28	N/A	$62,300
Cayenne AWD 4-Door GTS	16	23	N/A	$95,500
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S	17	24	N/A	$74,800
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$77,200
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo	14	21	N/A	$114,700
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo S	14	21	N/A	$157,300

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AWD 4-Door 60D

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model X AWD 4-Door 60D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$74,000
Model X AWD 4-Door 70D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$80,000
Model X AWD 4-Door 75D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$85,500
Model X AWD 4-Door 90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$95,500
Model X AWD 4-Door P100D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$135,500
Model X AWD 4-Door P90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$115,500

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Invoice Price

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$58,300

$74,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$972 / month

$1233 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Porsche Cayenne offers more than enough on-the-road (or on-the-track) performance to satisfy enthusiast cravings, and it's likely to surprise and delight with its versatility and ruggedness.

The 2016 Tesla Model X is unique, the sole all-electric SUV, even if its interior flexibility isn't what some buyers may expect from a utility vehicle.

TCC Likes

Strong acceleration (all except base)
Capable handling
Lots of room for individualization

Astonishing performance and economy
Striking falcon-wing doors
Forward-facing seating for six or seven

TCC Dislikes

No third-row seating; smallish second row
Interior isn't so space-efficient
Underwhelming base model

Price can soar above six figures
No flat load-floor over second row
Utility not its strongest point

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

0 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

60.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

57.8

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

Second Hip Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

40.9

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

7.2

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

198.3

Height, Overall (in)

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.7

67.3

Wheelbase (in)

114

116.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

Track Width, Front (in)

65.2

67.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

23.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.9

87.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/55VR18

P265/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55VR18

P275/45VR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

500

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6195

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.6 L/220

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6300

518

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Electric

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 3000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Battery Range (mi)

200

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Trans Order Code

G1G

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.97

8.28

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.73

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Porsche Cayenne

Tesla Model X

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

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