Toyota RAV4 vs Porsche Cayenne
Overview | |
MSRP$31,900 | MSRP$84,700 |
Listings3269 | Listings400 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 comes with three distinct design themes, two powertrain and drivetrain options, and five trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard offering fuel efficiency as low as 5.5 L/100 km combined along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: In the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the good gets better. | |
Reviews SummaryVerdict: Even the base model Cayenne delivers an agile driving experience, but those willing to dig deep into their bank account for one of Porsche’s more expensive Cayenne models are rewarded with a spirited drive like no other. The competition here is stiff, in the form of other German SUVs like the Audi Q8, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE, and their performance variants. However, the Cayenne is not here to lose. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.0L 348 hp V6 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower348 hp @ 5400 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name3.0L 348 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque368 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower348 hp @ 5400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.8 cu ft | Cargo Space27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3594 lbs | Curb Weight4678 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height66.9 in |
Length181.0 in | Length194.1 in |
Width73.0 in | Width86.4 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase114.0 in |
Maximum Payload900 lbs | Maximum Payload1572 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,900 | $84,700 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 comes with three distinct design themes, two powertrain and drivetrain options, and five trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard offering fuel efficiency as low as 5.5 L/100 km combined along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: In the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the good gets better. | Verdict: Even the base model Cayenne delivers an agile driving experience, but those willing to dig deep into their bank account for one of Porsche’s more expensive Cayenne models are rewarded with a spirited drive like no other. The competition here is stiff, in the form of other German SUVs like the Audi Q8, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE, and their performance variants. However, the Cayenne is not here to lose. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 348 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 348 hp @ 5400 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | 3.0L 348 hp V6 |
Torque | 368 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | |
Horsepower | 348 hp @ 5400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.8 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3594 lbs | 4678 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 66.9 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 194.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 86.4 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 114.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 900 lbs | 1572 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | 7716 lbs |

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