2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Cayenne and 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayenne . (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayenne . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayenne . So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayenne . (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayenne . 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Cayenne | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
