Porsche Cayenne Turbo S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2009 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #108 of 111 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #108 of 113 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #52 of 60 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #61 of 73 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #54 of 78 (31th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #50 of 76 (35th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S placed highest in 2018 at #50 of 76, and lowest in 2009 at #108 of 111. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 536 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 536 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 541 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 576 | 2/10 |
| 2010 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.8L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2014 | 14 → 15 mpg | +1 mpg | 767 gal |
| 2014 → 2016 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
What Cayenne Turbo S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S burns 676 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 17 mpg the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $538 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Porsche nameplates
Every Porsche model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.