Lamborghini Urus vs Porsche Cayenne: shared V8, two ideas
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Lamborghini · 2018–present
Urus
- Power
- 490 kW666 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.5 s
- Top speed
- 306 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 2,237 kg
Porsche · 2018–present
Cayenne (9Y0)
- Power
- 485 kW659 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.1 s
- Top speed
- —
- Kerb mass
- 2,347 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Urus 0 Cayenne (9Y0) 1
- City Cayenne (9Y0) Length: 4,918 mm vs 5,113 mm; Width: 1,983 mm vs 2,017 mm
- Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 219 kW/t vs 207 kW/t
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
Verdict Opinion
The Cayenne is the better SUV for most buyers. It offers a choice of V6, V8 and plug-in hybrid engines, a five-star Euro NCAP rating, a long electric range in the E-Hybrid, and at the top the Turbo GT gives almost the same power as the Urus S with a quicker 0–100 km/h claim.
The Urus is the more exclusive product. It is larger, it is built at Lamborghini's own plant, and its design follows the brand's supercars. With more than 7,000 cars a year by 2025 it is no rarity, but it remains the choice for buyers who want a Lamborghini badge on an SUV.
— Sarah Whitmore
The Lamborghini Urus and the third-generation Porsche Cayenne are close relatives. Both use the Volkswagen Group's MLB platform, both are built around a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 in their fastest forms, and both were revealed in 2017: the Cayenne on 29 August in Zuffenhausen and the Urus on 4 December at Sant'Agata Bolognese. From there they split. The Urus is a single high-performance model built in Italy; the Cayenne is a full range, from a V6 family SUV to the Turbo GT.
In short: the Urus starts where the Cayenne range ends, with 478 kW in the original car and 490 kW in the Urus S and Performante. The Cayenne offers V6 and plug-in hybrid versions at the lower end and the Turbo GT and Turbo E-Hybrid at the top. Both are in our catalogue: Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne.
Urus vs Cayenne: engines, size and the hybrid versions
Platform and drivetrain
Both cars drive all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic; the Urus uses the ZF 8HP. The platform is also shared with the Audi Q7 and Q8, the Bentley Bentayga and the Volkswagen Touareg. Lamborghini builds the Urus at Sant'Agata Bolognese; Porsche builds the Cayenne body in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Engines and outputs
The original Urus has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with 478 kW (650 PS) and 850 Nm. The Urus S and Performante of 2022 raise power to 490 kW (666 PS) with the same torque. The Cayenne range starts with a 3.0-litre V6 of 250 kW (340 PS) and climbs through the Cayenne S and Turbo to the Turbo GT, rated at 471 kW (640 PS) from 2021 and 485 kW (659 PS) after the 2023 facelift.
- Urus S: 490 kW, 850 Nm, 3.5 s to 100 km/h, 306 km/h
- Urus Performante: 490 kW, 3.3 s, 47 kg lighter than other versions
- Cayenne Turbo GT (facelift): 485 kW, 850 Nm, 3.1 s
- Cayenne 3.0 V6 (2018): 250 kW, 6.2 s
The plug-in hybrids
Lamborghini added the Urus SE, revealed in April 2024. Its V8 gives 462 kW and an electric motor 141 kW, for a combined 596 kW (810 PS) and 950 Nm, with a 25.9 kWh battery. Lamborghini quotes 3.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 312 km/h. Porsche had a plug-in Cayenne long before: the Turbo S E-Hybrid of the 9Y0 offered 500 kW (680 PS), and the post-facelift Turbo E-Hybrid has 544 kW and 950 Nm. After the 2023 update the E-Hybrid battery grew to 26 kWh, with up to 90 km of WLTP electric range.
Size
The Urus is the larger car: 5,113 mm long, 2,017 mm wide and 1,638 mm high on a 3,002 mm wheelbase. The Cayenne measures 4,918–4,929 mm, or 4,931–4,942 mm as a coupé, and 1,673–1,696 mm in height. Lamborghini gives the Urus a kerb weight of less than 2,200 kg; the Urus SE is about 300 kg heavier than the Urus S.
Track records and safety
In June 2021 a Cayenne Turbo GT lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:38.925. Euro NCAP gave the 9Y0 Cayenne five stars in 2017, with 95% for adult occupants and 80% for children. Our sources contain no Euro NCAP result for the Urus.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Urus | Cayenne (9Y0) |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 708 | A · 739 |
| Power | 74 | 73 |
| Grip | 66 | 64 |
| Handling | 35 | 36 |
| Top speed | 79 | 100 |
| Launch | 81 | 87 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time — the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Cayenne (9Y0)Cayenne (9Y0) · Turbo GT 4.0 V8 (facelift) · petrol · 485 kW (659 PS) 10.06 sat 253 km/h
- 2 UrusS · petrol · 490 kW (666 PS) 11.48 sat 201 km/h · +1.42 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Urus | Cayenne (9Y0) | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,113 mm201.3 in † | 4,918 mm193.6 in † −195 mm −7.7 in −3.8% |
| Width | 2,017 mm79.4 in † | 1,983 mm78.1 in † −34 mm −1.3 in −1.7% |
| Height | 1,638 mm64.5 in † | 1,696 mm66.8 in † +58 mm +2.3 in +3.5% |
| Wheelbase | 3,002 mm118.2 in † | 2,895 mm114.0 in † −107 mm −4.2 in −3.6% |
| Kerb weight | 2,237 kg4,932 lb | 2,347 kg5,174 lb +110 kg +243 lb +4.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long and too wide | Too wide |
Difference vs Urus (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Lamborghini Urus | Porsche Cayenne | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | S · petrol · 490 kW (666 PS) | Cayenne (9Y0) · Turbo GT 4.0 V8 (facelift) · petrol · 485 kW (659 PS) |
| Production years | 2018–present | 2018–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | No data |
| Country | Italy | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 490 kW (666 PS) 657 hp | 485 kW (659 PS) 650 hp |
| Power, all versions | 478–588 kW (650–799 PS) 641–789 hp | 177–544 kW (241–740 PS) 237–730 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 3.5 s | 3.1 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 306 km/h 190 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 219 kW/t 266 hp/ton calculated Better | 207 kW/t 251 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 4,000 cc · 8 cyl 4.0 l |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 5,113 mm 201.3 in † | 4,918 mm 193.6 in † |
| Width | 2,017 mm 79.4 in † | 1,983 mm 78.1 in † |
| Height | 1,638 mm 64.5 in † | 1,696 mm 66.8 in † |
| Wheelbase | 3,002 mm 118.2 in † | 2,895 mm 114.0 in † |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,237 kg 4,932 lb Better | 2,347 kg 5,174 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 770 l 27.2 cu ft † |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 14.1 l/100 km 16.7 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 320 g/km | 319 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €3,700/year estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★★ (2017) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Production years, Body, Torque, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.
In plain words
Porsche Cayenne is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 3.1 s against 3.5 s for Lamborghini Urus. Lamborghini Urus is 195 mm longer than Porsche Cayenne (5,113 mm vs 4,918 mm). Lamborghini Urus is lighter by 110 kg (2,237 kg vs 2,347 kg). Porsche Cayenne is the older design (from 2002); Lamborghini Urus arrived in 2018. On the catalog figures, the Porsche Cayenne is the pick for city.
Which one to choose
Choose the Lamborghini Urus if you want the bigger, more dramatic car, a single high-performance specification and the Urus SE's 596 kW plug-in hybrid drive.
Choose the Porsche Cayenne if you want a wider choice of engines and prices, a proven five-star safety record, or the Turbo GT for track use with the same 850 Nm in a smaller body.
The Cayenne also meets its other rivals in BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport vs Porsche Cayenne.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Urus and the Cayenne the same car?
They share the Volkswagen Group MLB platform and a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 family, but the bodies, tuning and plants differ. The Urus is longer, wider and sold in high-performance form only.
Which is faster, the Urus S or the Cayenne Turbo GT?
On paper the Cayenne: Porsche quotes 3.1 seconds to 100 km/h for the facelifted Turbo GT with 485 kW. The Urus S has 490 kW and needs 3.5 seconds; the Performante needs 3.3 seconds.
Is there a hybrid Urus?
Yes. The Urus SE of 2024 is a plug-in hybrid with 596 kW (810 PS), 950 Nm and a 25.9 kWh battery. The Cayenne has offered plug-in hybrids since the start of the 9Y0 generation.
How much bigger is the Urus?
The Urus is 5,113 mm long on a 3,002 mm wheelbase. The Cayenne SUV is 4,918–4,929 mm long, so the Lamborghini is 18–20 cm longer.
How safe is the Cayenne?
Euro NCAP rated the third-generation Cayenne at five stars in 2017, with 95% for adult occupants, 80% for children and 73% for vulnerable road users.