What changed? · Porsche Cayenne
92A → E3
Porsche Cayenne (92A) (2010–2017) compared with its successor, the Porsche Cayenne (E3) (2017–present).
Changes stated by the sources
- Weight Up to 65 kg lighter than its predecessor despite more standard equipment.[1]
- Chassis Mixed tyre sizes and rear-axle steering for the first time.[1]
- Design The exterior body panels are made entirely of aluminium.[1]
- Powertrain Diesel engines were dropped.[2]
- Dimensions Same wheelbase; overall length up by about 63 mm.[3]
- Other All Cayenne production moved to Bratislava.[2]
From the documented specifications
- Powertrain Documented for the 92A but not the E3: diesel and hybrid.
- Design Body styles documented for the E3 only: Coupé SUV.
Derived by comparing the sourced lists on the two generation pages; a type missing from a list may also mean it is not documented here yet.
Side by side
| Item | Porsche Cayenne (92A) Second generation | Porsche Cayenne (E3) Third generation |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 2010–2017[3] | 2017–present[3] |
| First shown | March 2010[3] | 29 August 2017[3] |
| Model years | 2011–2018 (unstated)[3] | 2019–present (unstated)[3] |
| Codes | 92A[3], E2[2] | E3[2], 9YA[3], 9YB[3], 9Y0[3], 9Y3[3], PO536[4] |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group PL72[3] | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo[3] |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV[3] | 5-door SUV (9Y0)[3] 5-door coupé SUV (Cayenne Coupé, 9Y3), from 2019[5] |
| Seating | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | AWD[6] | AWD[1] |
| Powertrain types documented | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid |
| Dimensions | ||
| Not compared | These generations have no dimension figures for the same market and body, so they are not set side by side. Each generation page lists its figures by market. | |
| Luggage capacity | Not documented here | 625 L behind 2nd row, Europe, not stated, Cayenne Coupé[7] 1,540 L behind 1st row, Europe, not stated, Cayenne Coupé[7] |
| Highest output documented | 550 PS (405 kW) Cayenne Turbo S (4.8 V8 biturbo), market not stated[3] | 739 PS (544 kW) Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (2023), market not stated[3] |
Differences in brackets are against the column to the left. Dimensions are compared only for the same market and the standard body; luggage figures are shown with their market and measuring method because they are often not comparable.
Sources
- World premiere of the new Cayenne in Zuffenhausen — Porsche Newsroom, 29 August 2017 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- The ‘third Porsche’ – an extraordinary success story — Porsche Newsroom, 2022 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Porsche Cayenne — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Porsche Cayenne — Wikipedia (German) Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- The Cayenne journey – courage, secrets and world records — Porsche Newsroom, 2020 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- A new generation: how the Porsche Cayenne became even sportier — Porsche Newsroom, 2022 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Porsche presents the Cayenne Coupé — Porsche Newsroom, 21 March 2019 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.