Compare the2026 Land Rover Range RoverVS 2025 Porsche Cayenne

For enhanced safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Land Rover Range Rover have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision. The Porsche Cayenne doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The Land Rover Range Rover’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Porsche Cayenne does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Range Rover and the Cayenne have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Range Rover second among large premium suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Cayenne was rated third in its category.

The Range Rover has more powerful engines than the Cayenne:

	Horsepower	Torque
Range Rover P400 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid	395 HP	406 lbs.-ft.
Range Rover P530 4.4 turbo V8	523 HP	553 lbs.-ft.
Range Rover P550e 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid	543 HP	590 lbs.-ft.
Range Rover SV 4.4 turbo V8	607 HP	553 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne 3.0 turbo V6	348 HP	368 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid	463 HP	479 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne S 4.0 turbo V8	468 HP	442 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne GTS 4.0 turbo V8	493 HP	486 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne S E-Hybrid 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid	512 HP	553 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Range Rover P530 4.4 turbo V8 is faster than the Porsche Cayenne turbo V6:

	Range Rover	Cayenne
Zero to 60 MPH	4.3 sec	4.7 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	10.6 sec	12.8 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.1 sec	6 sec
Quarter Mile	12.8 sec	13.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	109 MPH	102 MPH

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover running on electricity gets better mileage than the Cayenne running on electricity:

			MPGe
Range Rover
	AWD	P550e Electric Motor	51 city/56 hwy
Cayenne
	AWD	S E-Hybrid Electric Motor	51 city/53 hwy
		Turbo E-Hybrid Electric Motor	46 city/48 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Cayenne running its gasoline engine:

			MPG
Range Rover
	AWD	P400 3.0 turbo/SC 6-cyl. Hybrid	19 city/24 hwy
		P550e 3.0 turbo/SC 6-cyl. Hybrid	21 city/22 hwy
		SV 4.4 turbo V8	16 city/23 hwy
		530 SWB 4.4 turbo V8	16 city/22 hwy
		530 LWB 4.4 turbo V8	16 city/22 hwy
		LWB SV 4.4 turbo V8	16 city/22 hwy
Cayenne
	AWD	3.0 turbo V6	17 city/23 hwy
		4.0 turbo V8 Hybrid	19 city/21 hwy
		S 4.0 turbo V8	16 city/21 hwy
		GTS 4.0 turbo V8	15 city/22 hwy

The Range Rover can travel longer on electricity, only, on a full charge than the Cayenne on electricity, only, on a full charge:

			Miles
Range Rover
	AWD	P550e Electric Motor	53 miles
Cayenne
	AWD	E-Hybrid Electric Motor	29 miles
		S E-Hybrid Electric Motor	27 miles
		Turbo E-Hybrid Electric Motor	24 miles

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Range Rover higher (5 to 6 out of 10) than the Porsche Cayenne (4). This means the Range Rover produces up to 12.1 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Cayenne every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Range Rover’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Cayenne:

	Range Rover	Cayenne
Front Rotors	14.9 inches	14.2 inches
Rear Rotors	13.9 inches	13 inches

For better traction, the Range Rover has larger standard tires than the Cayenne (275/50R21 vs. 255/55R20).

The Range Rover’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Cayenne’s standard 55 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Range Rover has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the Cayenne. The Range Rover’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 22-inch wheels optional on the Cayenne.

The Range Rover has a standard full size spare (not available on 7-Passenger) so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Cayenne; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which has mileage and speed limitations, or roadside assistance and a tow-truck.

The front and rear suspension of the Range Rover uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Cayenne, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Range Rover’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Cayenne doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Range Rover SWB’s wheelbase is 4 inches longer than on the Cayenne (118 inches vs. 114 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Range Rover SWB’s turning circle is 3.8 feet tighter than the Cayenne’s (35.9 feet vs. 39.7 feet). The Range Rover LWB’s turning circle is 1.8 feet tighter than the Cayenne’s (37.9 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover SWB has a 3.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Cayenne E-Hybrid (11.5 vs. 8.2 inches), allowing the Range Rover to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Range Rover LWB’s minimum ground clearance is 2.1 inches higher than on the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (11.6 vs. 9.5 inches).

The Range Rover uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Cayenne doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Range Rover LWB SE offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the Cayenne can only carry 5.

Flexibility is maximized at the game, campground or a drive-in theatre in the Range Rover when its optional tailgating rear seats are deployed, allowing people to sit facing out of the tailgate. (Do not use while vehicle is in motion.) The Cayenne doesn’t offer tailgating seats.

The Range Rover LWB SE’s cargo area provides more volume than the Cayenne.

	Range Rover	Cayenne
Third Seat Folded	43.1 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	27.3 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	92.9 cubic feet	60.3 cubic feet

The Range Rover SWB’s cargo area provides more volume than the Cayenne.

	Range Rover	Cayenne
Third Seat Removed	28.9 cubic feet	27.3 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	65 cubic feet	60.3 cubic feet

The Range Rover LWB SV’s cargo area provides more volume than the Cayenne.

	Range Rover	Cayenne
Third Seat Removed	40.9 cubic feet	27.3 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	92.8 cubic feet	60.3 cubic feet

The Range Rover’s cargo area is larger than the Cayenne’s in almost every dimension:

	Range Rover SWB	Range Rover LWB SE	Cayenne
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	43”/77.8”	17.1”/50.6”/85.6”	39.6”/74.9”
Max Width	56.9”	49.4”	42”
Min Width	41.6”	41.7”	42”
Height	33.3”	33.3”	30.4”

Pressing a switch automatically lowers or raises the Range Rover’s second and third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The Cayenne doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

The Range Rover’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the tailgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Cayenne’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Range Rover has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Cayenne doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

If the windows are left open on the Range Rover the driver can close all of them from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Cayenne can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Range Rover’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Cayenne’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Range Rover has a standard rear speed-sensitive intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the Cayenne only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

Both the Range Rover and the Cayenne offer optional massaging front seats. The Range Rover also offers optional massaging second row seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging rear seats aren’t available in the Cayenne.

The Range Rover has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Cayenne doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Range Rover first among large premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Cayenne was rated second in its category.