Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid or Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): which has more power?

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid produces 380 hp and 578 Nm torque vs 400 Nm, versus 304 hp for Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid or the Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)?

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 6.1s vs 7.5s for Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S), a gap of 1.4s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid or the Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)?

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid has a clear edge over the Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid or Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): which has more power?

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid has about 25% more power than the Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). On torque, Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid also leads — which benefits quick overtakes.

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 vs Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: simulate the duel | Caralogy | Caralogy

Performance comparison

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 vs Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

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Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1

380 hp · 578 Nm · 2,239 kg · 2012

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Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1

304 hp · 400 Nm · 2,030 kg · 2011

	Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1	Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1
0–100 km/h	6,22 s−1,33 s	7,55 s
400 m standing start	14,37 s−1,13 s	15,50 s
1,000 m standing start	26,39 s−1,78 s	28,17 s
Top speed (electronically limited)	236 km/h+12 km/h	224 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio	5,89 kg/hpbetter ratio	6,68 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

Palier	Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1	Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1
0–30 km/h	1,35 s	1,73 s
0–50 km/h	2,26 s	2,99 s
0–80 km/h	4,28 s	5,36 s
0–100 km/h	6,22 s	7,55 s
0–120 km/h	8,38 s	10,28 s
0–160 km/h	14,92 s	18,30 s
0–200 km/h	27,57 s	35,45 s
400 m standing start	14,37 s	15,50 s
1,000 m standing start	26,39 s	28,17 s
Top speed	236 km/h	224 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Porsche

Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1

5,89kg/hpratio better by 0,79 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	380 hp	V6
Torque	578 Nm
Weight	2 239 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	Unknown

Porsche

Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1

6,68kg/hpcompensated by −209 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	304 hp	V6
Torque	400 Nm
Weight	2 030 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	Unknown

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Cayenne S Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6.22 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayenne S Hybrid leads by 1.33 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid is doing 127 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Hybrid crosses the line in 14.37 s versus 15.50 s. The 1.13 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid finishes in 26.38 s versus 28.16 s, with a 1.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Hybrid is capped at 242 km/h, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) at 230 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.89 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.88 seconds. The 1.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 or Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1?

Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 gagne (6,22 s vs 7,55 s).

What is the 0-100 of Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1?

Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 or Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: for what use?

Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 : 380 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 : 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 vs Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1?

Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 : 236 km/h. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 : 224 km/h.