2017 Porsche Cayenne vs 2017 Tesla Model X

2017 Porsche Cayenne

2017 Tesla Model X

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayenne AWD	18	24	N/A	$59,600
Cayenne GTS AWD	16	23	N/A	$97,200
Cayenne Platinum Edition AWD	17	23	N/A	$65,600
Cayenne S AWD	17	24	N/A	$76,200
Cayenne S E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$78,700
Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$81,600
Cayenne Turbo AWD	14	21	N/A	$116,500
Cayenne Turbo S AWD	14	21	N/A	$159,600

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100D AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model X 100D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$96,000
Model X 75D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$79,500
Model X 90D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$93,500
Model X P100D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$140,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$59,600

$96,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$993 / month

$1600 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne is versatile and roomy, yet it possesses road and even track performance to satisfy enthusiasts.

The 2017 Tesla Model X is in a class of its own as an all-electric luxury SUV with breathtaking performance, and an equally intimidating price.

TCC Likes

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

Amazing performance from an SUV
Remarkable efficiency
Massive 17-inch touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

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

The falcon doors are terrible
Six figures isn't much of a stretch
Minimalist cabin

Fuel Economy

City

18 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

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

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Third Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

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

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

198.3

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)

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

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

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

4980

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

4980

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

498

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

498

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

4980

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6195

6658

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3968

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3241

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

Displacement

3.6 L/220

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6300

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Electric

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Battery Range (mi)

295

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

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Porsche Cayenne

Tesla Model X

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

9.73

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

9.73

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Emissions

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

8.8

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