Comparison - Audi SQ8 TFSI Prestige 2021 - vs - Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2017

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
95,000
Updated: 
12 Nov 2020
65,833
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2017
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
22.50gals
26.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Carrara White
#ECECEA
Night Black
#0C0C0C
Dragon Orange metallic
#DF7F19
Galaxy Blue metallic
#11556E
Matador Red metallic
#B4373C
Navarra Blue metallic
#37459C
Vicuna Beige metallic
#BEB9A9
Daytona Gray pearl
#8E8F91
Orca Black Metallic
#262626
Glacier White Metallic
#E7E8EA
Florette Silver Metallic
#B2B2B2
Color: 
Black
#000000
Carmine Red
#820A13
Carrara White Metallic
#FFFFFF
Jet Black Metallic
#000000
Mahogany Metallic
#4C3B33
Meteor Grey Metallic
#393029
Moonlight Blue Metallic
#2B2E3D
Palladium Metallic
#8E8179
Purpurite Metallic
#2A1E3B
Rhodium Silver Metallic
#E6E6E6
Sapphire Blue Metallic
#284378
White
#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

No significant changes for 2021.

Pros
Turbocharged 500-hp V8 moves the SQ8 with authority
Four-wheel steering keeps the big SUV feeling nimble
Surprisingly comfortable given its performance bent
Stylish, distinctive exterior

Cons
Infotainment system can be distracting to use
Driver's seat has few adjustments
Limited interior storage

By: 
edmunds.com

For its sophomore year, the SQ8 soldiers on with only one change: It now comes standard with a built-in toll-road-payment transmission feature.Upgrading to the Prestige trim costs $5500 but adds a host of driver-assistance and luxury features, such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, a head-up display with navigation guidance, fancier LED exterior lighting elements, soft-close doors, headlamp washers, heated rear seats, and power rear sunshades. If none of that sounds particularly important to you, save the cash and go with the Premium Plus. All SQ8 models come with the best performance-enhancing features Audi can throw at them, so no matter which one you choose, you're getting the same driving experience.

PROS
Powerful V-8 engine,
high-quality interior trimmings,
aggressive exterior design.

CONS
Some may regret not going with the RS Q8,
braking performance could be better,
thirsty powertrain.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Sports-car fast
Posh and spacious interior
Plenty of infotainment tech

Cons
Alternatives are more fun to drive
Cheaper Q8 50TDI makes more sense
Petrol-powered alternatives are more dramatic

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne is versatile and roomy, yet it possesses road and even track performance to satisfy enthusiasts.
The 2017 Cayenne brings the attitude, and many of the visual cues, of Porsche's sports cars to a very family-friendly, sport-utility format. The lineup is varied, with the naturally aspirated base model, the turbocharged S, the S E-Hybrid plug-in, the amped up GTS, the incredibly powerful Turbo, and the even loonier Turbo S.

Pros
Strong acceleration (all except base)
Capable handling
Lots of room for individualization
A potent, fun-to-drive hybrid

Cons
No third-row seating
Interior isn't so space-efficient
Underwhelming base model

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne ranks 3 out of 22 Luxury Midsize SUVs. The Porsche Cayenne is one of the highest-rated SUVs in its class, thanks to its deft handling ability and potent available engines. The well-appointed cabin is one of the most comfortable in the class. However, the Cayenne has a high starting price that climbs much higher with the upper trims.

Pros
Strong acceleration with optional engines
Superior handling ability
Comfortable seats
Stylish, well-made interior

Cons
Hefty price tag
Below-average cargo capacity

By: 
usnews.com

The 2017 Cayenne gets Porsche's latest (PCM 4.0) touchscreen infotainment system on every trim level, improving functionality. Limited Edition Cayenne and Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum models also join the range, bringing the trim level count up to eight. The Cayenne Diesel has been discontinued due to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal.

Pros
Truly impressive handling for a crossover SUV
Wide selection of strong engines available
Exquisite interior and build quality
Plenty of customization options

Cons
Relatively small cargo capacity for the segment
Quite a few optional features should be standard given the price tag

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
15.00mpg
14.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
21.00mpg
21.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
32
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
4.80L
Torque: 
568ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
590ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
Horsepower: 
500hp
at 5 500rpm
570hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
43.60Feet
39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Heated Steering Wheel
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
196.60in
191.10in
Width: 
78.50in
78.70in
Height: 
67.20in
67.00in
Ground Clearance: 
10.80in
Front Track: 
66.10in
Rear Track: 
66.60in
Wheel Base: 
117.90in
114.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
41.60in
Rear leg room: 
40.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
60.70cu.ft
60.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7700lbs
7716lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
30.50cu.ft
23.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5324.00lbs
4927.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8-way power lumbar for front seats
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
14 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Premium leather
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
14 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Sport front seats
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Sliding rear seats with 40/20/40 split folding seatbacks and adjustable recline
Multi-Level Heating
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Audi S-tuned adaptive air suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Audi S-tuned adaptive air suspension
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Four Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Cooled storage compartment
Heated steering wheel
Leather steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
17 Total Speakers
Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
730 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Auxiliary audio input
Speed sensitive volume control
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
LED Headlamp
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 in
21 x 10
Wheels more: 
all-season tires
10-V-spoke S design bi-color finish wheels
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
Performance tires
Null spare wheel
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Self-Leveling Headlights
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Turn Signal Mirrors
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
LED Headlamp
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) w/Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Adaptive Cruise Control w/Porsche Active Safe (PAS)
Lane Change Assist
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
High pressure washers headlamps

Options

Packages: 
Prestige
Black Optic Package
Towing Package
Luxury Package
S Sport Package
Comfort Lighting Package w/Memory Package
Premium Package Plus
Smoking Package
14-Way Power Seats w/Memory Package
Exterior Options: 
22" 5 Twin-Spoke V Design Forged Wheels
Audi Guard Wheel Lock Kit
Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps
Audi Black Rings And Badges Kit
22" Summer Tires
Tinted LED Headlights
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) w/Reversing Camera
"PORSCHE" Logo and Model Designation Painted
Off-Road Underbody Protection
Sport Exhaust System in Black
Wheel Spacers, 5mm (Front and Rear)
Soft Close Doors
Roof Rails in Black including Roof Transport System
Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass
Panorama Roof System
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Platinum Satin w/Wheel Arch Extensions
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Black w/Wheel Arch Extensions
21" Cayenne SportEdition Painted Black Wheels w/Arch Extension
Running Boards
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels w/Wheel Arch Extensions
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
Summer Performance Tires for 20" Wheels
Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss)
SportDesign Package w/Side Skirts
SportDesign Package w/out Side Skirts
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Jet Black Metallic w/Wheel Arch Extensions
Rocker Panels w/Aluminum Finish
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) w/Surround View
"PORSCHE" Logo Painted
Deletion of Model Designation
Sport Tailpipes in Black
Sport Exhaust System
Trailer Hitch w/out Tow Ball
Roof Rails in Black
Roof Rails in Aluminum Finish w/Roof Transport System
Roof Rails in Aluminum Finish
Heated Windshield w/Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass
21" Sport Classic Wheels in Exterior Color w/Wheel Arch Extensions
21" Sport Classic Wheels w/Wheel Arch Extensions
Stainless Steel Skid Plate (Front)
Stainless Steel Skid Plates (Front and Rear)
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels Painted in Exterior Color w/Arch Extensions
21" Cayenne SportEdition Wheels in Platinum Satin
Door Handles in Black (High-Gloss)
Wheel Arch Extensions in Black w/Side Door Protection Moldings
Air Intake Grilles Painted
20" RS Spyder Design Wheels
Fuel Cap w/Aluminum Look Finish
Exterior Mirrors Painted
Interior Options: 
Audi Cargo Box
USB Cables
Audi S Beam-Front And Rear Doors
Audi Guard Protection Kit
Night Vision Assistant
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System
Audi First Aid Kit
Audi Guard Cargo Mat
Interior Protection Package
Porsche Entry and Drive
Armrests in Deviated Leather
Air Vent Slats in Leather
Seat Centers in Deviated Leather
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers w/Leather Interior
Leather Interior Package
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers w/Natural Leather Interior
Seat Belts in Garnet Red
Seat Belts in Espresso
Seat Belts in Luxor Beige
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package including Gear Selector
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Yachting Mahogany
Personalized Floor Mats w/Leather Edging
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Alcantara
Center Console Armrest w/Model Logo
Sun Visors in Leather
Grab Handles in Leather
Front Seat Console in Leather
Cargo Management
Seat Ventilation (Front and Rear)
Power Sunblind for Rear Side Windows
Electronic Logbook
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Plus
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards in Stainless Steel
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Carbon Fiber
Grab Handles in Carbon Fiber
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Anthracite Birch Interior Package
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package
Heated Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel in Dark Walnut
Instrument Dials in Garnet Red
Upper Dash Dial in White
Interior Package Painted
Instrument Dials in Luxor Beige
Ski Bag
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment
Connect Plus
Vehicle Key Painted w/Key Pouch in Leather
Air Vent Slats Painted
Upper Dash Dial in Garnet Red
Instrument Dials in White
Upper Dash Dial in Luxor Beige
Gear Selector in Aluminum
Natural Olive Interior Package
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Anthracite Birch
Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
Brushed Aluminum Interior Package
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Stainless Steel
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
4-Zone Climate Control
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Door Lever Surround in Leather
Fire Extinguisher
Rear-view Mirror in Leather
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Leather
Center Console Armrest w/Porsche Crest
Personalized Loadspace Mat w/Leather Edging
Dark Walnut Interior Package including Gear Selector
Anthracite Birch Interior Package including Gear Selector
Natural Olive Interior Package including Gear Selector
Dark Walnut Interior Package
Seat Belts in Cohiba Brown
Seat Belts in Saddle Brown
Seat Belts in Agate Grey
Interior Package Black High-Gloss
Extended Leather Interior Package, Dashboard Trim in Leather
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Air Vents in Leather
Steering Column Casing in Leather
Seats w/Deviated Stitching

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Rotor Gray Valcona, leather
#889093
Black Valcona, leather
#000000
Arras Red Valcona, leather
#935554
Color: 
Agate Grey, leather
#4A4035
Black, leather
#1D1D1D
Black/Cohiba Brown, leather
#573E32
Black/Cream, leather
#A49E93
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#964348
Black/Saddle Brown, leather
#3C332B
Espresso, premium leather
#1C1916
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
#977756
Luxor Beige, leather
#A08560
Saddle Brown, leather
#4F463E
Saddle Brown/Cream, leather
#8E887D
Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige, leather
#554C44