2016 Porsche Cayenne
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne is sold in the U.S. with diesel and gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 7 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650 to $5,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 16-24 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 24 / 16 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,650-$5,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 260-541 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Cayenne costs about $3,650 to $5,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $4,279. Over five years that is about $21,393 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Cayenne configuration spends about $8,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The Cayenne sits roughly 3 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 24 MPG | $3,950 |
| Cayenne S e-Hybrid | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Cayenne | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
| Cayenne S | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
| Cayenne GTS | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
| Cayenne Turbo | 4.8L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Cayenne Turbo S | 4.8L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $5,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Cayenne records tailpipe CO₂ of 260-541 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-6 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 480 to 480 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.