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MakesPorscheCayenne

Porsche Cayenne MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 24 MPG combined in 2016, the diesel Cayenne Diesel. Its weakest year peaked at 14 MPG (2003).

Porsche Cayenne: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2003–202610152025MPG200720192003201020152020202624 MPG peaklowest peak 14Porsche Cayenne: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG200320062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
789.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version. Put it next to its 2003 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Porsche Cayenne has EPA ratings for 24 model years, 2003–2026, most often among standard SUVs. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 37 standard SUVs in 2013, behind the class leader, the Toyota Highlander.

In 2015 the Cayenne became the first SUV with a plug-in hybrid version in EPA data, and its first diesel version followed in 2013, when 5 of 84 SUVs offered one.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The Cayenne placed 41st (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 20 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Cayenne 19median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Cayenne 19median 21

The Cayenne, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2004–0858th of 75SUVs
2009–1357th of 88SUVs
2014–18seventh of 38standard SUVs
2019–2324th of 46standard SUVs
2024–2633rd of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2007

    New: 3.6-liter 6-cylinder, 4.8-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 16 MPG.

  • 2019

    New: 2.9-liter 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder, 4.0-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 21 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2003–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2011–2014.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2013–2016.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2015–2023 and 2025.

All 24 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Cayenne1917 / 23177
2025Cayenne S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid2221 / 231713
2024Cayenne1917 / 23174
2023Cayenne1917 / 221611
2022Cayenne/Coupe E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid2120 / 221611
2021Cayenne e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid2120 / 231712
2020Cayenne e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid2120 / 231710
2019Cayenne2120 / 23174
2017–2018Cayenne S e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid2221 / 24177
2016Cayenne Diesel diesel2421 / 28167
2015Cayenne Diesel diesel2321 / 29174
2014Cayenne Diesel diesel2320 / 29158
2013Cayenne Diesel diesel2320 / 29167
2011–2012Cayenne S Hybrid hybrid2120 / 24175
2010Cayenne1614 / 20139
2009Cayenne1614 / 20137
2008Cayenne1614 / 20136
2007Cayenne1614 / 20144
2005–2006Cayenne1514 / 19144
2004Cayenne1514 / 18143
2003Cayenne S1412 / 17142

Version names in the EPA list: Cayenne, Cayenne / Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne e-Hybrid, Cayenne e-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, Cayenne Platinum, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Cayenne S e-Hybrid, Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne S Hybrid, Cayenne TransSiberia, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Kit, Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo S e-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo S e-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne Turbo S/Coupe E-Hybrid, Cayenne/Coupe E-Hybrid.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGJeep Grand Wagoneer19 MPGInfiniti QX8018 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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