2024 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Review

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2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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2024 Porsche
Cayenne

MSRP*: $79,200 to $196,300
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MPG - City 15 MPG 15 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG 21 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 52.4 - 60.3 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 348-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 468-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 650-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 348 - 650 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 194.0 - 194.2 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 78.1 - 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
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Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in
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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
The Porsche Cayenne requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus GX 550, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Lexus GX 550 is a better financial choice over the Porsche Cayenne, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Lexus GX 550 is about the same width as the Porsche Cayenne. When looking at overall length, the Lexus GX 550 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Porsche Cayenne.

Performance
With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Porsche Cayenne. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 has a lot less horsepower than the Porsche Cayenne.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Porsche Cayenne.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus GX 550 and the Porsche Cayenne. With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Porsche Cayenne.