Porsche Cayenne First generation

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The Porsche Cayenne First generation (2003–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 47 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: 9PA

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,800–4,850 mm RDW	4,782–4,798 mm
Width	1,940–1,960 mm RDW	1,928–1,957 mm
Height	1,680–1,700 mm RDW	1,675–1,699 mm
Wheelbase	2,860–2,900 mm RDW	2,855 mm
Front track	1,578–1,671 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,591–1,704 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,040–2,330 kg RDW	–
Mass in running order	2,140–2,430 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,840–3,080 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	3,500 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	214–278 km/h RDW	–
Torque	310–750 Nm ASTRA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/55R18, 265/50R19, 275/45R20, 295/35R21

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	86.4% (83.9–88.5)	77.9%	880
13 years and older	80.6% (80.0–81.2)	69.2%	18,779

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	26.5%	36.0%
Tyres	26.3%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	22.4%	28.3%
Suspension	20.9%	40.9%
Noise, emissions and leaks	11.2%	16.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	8.6%	11.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

267 complaints for model years 2003–2010. 10 crashes · 6 fires · 6 injuries · 2 deaths

Fuel system 70
Engine 70
Transmission and drivetrain 49
Electrical system 36

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 47 versions of the Porsche Cayenne First generation

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European Union 10 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010–2012	Electric motor	Electric	193 g/km	76
2010	3.0 L	Diesel	210 g/km	14,226
2010	4.8 L	Petrol	275 g/km	6,434
2010	3.0 L	Petrol	193 g/km	1,854
2010	3.6 L	Petrol	266 g/km	872
2010	3.0 L	Electric	193 g/km	444
2010	–	Diesel	239 g/km	98
2010	–	Petrol	313 g/km	70
2010	–	Other fuel	236 g/km	32
2010	4.5 L	Petrol	362 g/km	24

United Kingdom 17 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2009–20102.9 Diesel Tiptronic · 3.0 Diesel Tiptronic	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.3 L/100 km NEDC	244 g/km
2007–20106-speed	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.9 L/100 km NEDC	310 g/km
2007–2010Tiptronic S	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.9 L/100 km NEDC	310 g/km
2007–20106-speed	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.9 L/100 km NEDC	358 g/km
2007–2010Tiptronic S	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	13.7–14.9 L/100 km NEDC	329–358 g/km
2008–20106-speed · Transsyberia Air · Transsyberia Air with PCCB and 1 more trim	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.1 L/100 km NEDC	361 g/km
2008–2010Tiptronic S	4.8 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.9 L/100 km NEDC	332 g/km
2009–2010Transsyberia Air Tiptronic · Transsyberia Air Tiptronic with PCCB	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	13.9 L/100 km NEDC	332 g/km
2006–2008Tiptronic S	4.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.9–15.7 L/100 km NEDC	361–378 g/km
2006Tiptronic S	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	13.5 L/100 km NEDC	324 g/km
20066-speed	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.2 L/100 km NEDC	320 g/km
20066-speed	4.5 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.8 L/100 km NEDC	380 g/km
2004Cayenne	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.2 L/100 km NEDC	317 g/km
2004Cayenne Tiptronic S	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	13.5 L/100 km NEDC	324 g/km
2003–2004Cayenne Turbo	4.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	15.7 L/100 km NEDC	378 g/km
2003–2004Cayenne S · Cayenne S Tiptronic S	4.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.9 L/100 km NEDC	361 g/km
2004Cayenne S	4.5 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.8 L/100 km NEDC	380 g/km

United States 11 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2010	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	All-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2010	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA	368–394 g/km
2010	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	All-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
2007–20092MODE	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2007–2009	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2007–20092MODE	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA	368–394 g/km
2008–2009	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
2004–20062MODE	3.2 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2005–2006	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2003–20062MODE	4.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2008–2010Sport utility vehicle	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	327 g/km
2008–2010Sport utility vehicle	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	336 g/km
2008–2010Sport utility vehicle	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	15.5–16.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	357–382 g/km
2009–2010Sport utility vehicle	4.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	17.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	412 g/km
2006Sport utility vehicle	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	357 g/km
2005–2006Sport utility vehicle	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.5–15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	357–359 g/km
2006Sport utility vehicle	4.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	16.6–17.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	382–398 g/km
2005Sport utility vehicle	3.2 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	357 g/km
2003–2005Sport utility vehicle	4.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	16.6–17.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	382–412 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.