# Porsche Cayenne specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 17-19 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Porsche Cayenne is a midsize/large SUV rated at 17-19 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo. ## Every 2026 Porsche Cayenne version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cayenne | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/23 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 469 g/mi | | Cayenne Coupe | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/23 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 469 g/mi | | Cayenne S | 4.0L V8 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 16/21 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 492 g/mi | | Cayenne S Coupe | 4.0L V8 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 16/21 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 492 g/mi | | Cayenne GTS | 4.0L V8 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 15/22 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 512 g/mi | | Cayenne GTS Coupe | 4.0L V8 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 16/22 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 489 g/mi | | Cayenne Turbo GT | 4.0L V8 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 15/20 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 521 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Porsche Cayenne specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 17-19 | | 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-22 | | 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 17-19 | | 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 16-19 | | 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 16-21 | | 2021 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-21 | | 2020 | 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-21 | | 2019 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-21 | | 2018 | 3.6L V6 turbo; 3.6L V6; 4.8L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-22 | | 2017 | 3.6L V6 turbo; 4.8L V8 turbo; 3.6L V6; 3.0L V6 supercharged plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-22 | | 2016 | 3.6L V6; 3.6L V6 turbo; 4.8L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged plug-in hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD | 16-24 | | 2015 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 3.6L V6 turbo; 4.8L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 17-23 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Cayenne changed over the years? - **2026:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid and 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2025:** added 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid and 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2024:** dropped 2.9L V6 turbo and 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2023:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2022:** combined mpg went from 17-21 to 16-21. - **2020:** added 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2019:** added 3.0L V6 turbo, 2.9L V6 turbo, 4.0L V8 turbo and 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; dropped 3.6L V6 turbo, 3.6L V6, 4.8L V8 turbo and 3.0L V6 supercharged plug-in hybrid. - **2017:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel. - **2016:** added 3.6L V6. ## What does it cost to run a Cayenne? The EPA puts the 2026 Porsche Cayenne's fuel cost at **$4,350-$4,850 a year**, against about $2,993 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 54% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $23,000 in fuel. ## Cayenne vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 | | [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 | | [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 | | [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 | | [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 | | [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 | Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Porsche Cayenne get? The 2026 Porsche Cayenne is EPA-rated at 17-19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Porsche Cayenne have? The 2026 Porsche Cayenne comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Porsche Cayenne? Yes. The Porsche Cayenne has been offered as a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Porsche Cayenne year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2016 Porsche Cayenne has the highest combined rating, up to 24 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Porsche Cayenne for a year? About $4,350-$4,850 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Porsche Cayenne? The most efficient 2026 version, the Cayenne, is rated 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Porsche Cayenne emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 469-521 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Porsche Cayenne come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Porsche Cayenne is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Porsche Cayenne cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $4,350-$4,850 compares with about $2,993 for other current midsize/large SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## More Porsche models - [Porsche 911](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-911) - [Porsche Macan](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-macan) - [Porsche Panamera](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-panamera) - [Porsche Taycan](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-taycan) - [Porsche 718](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-718): discontinued ## Other midsize/large SUVs - [Rivian R1S](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/rivian-r1s) - [Subaru Ascent](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-ascent) - [Tesla Model X](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/tesla-model-x) - [Toyota 4Runner](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-4runner) - [Toyota Grand Highlander](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) - [Toyota Highlander](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander) - [Toyota Land Cruiser](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-land-cruiser) - [Toyota Sequoia](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-sequoia) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-cayenne Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.