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Porsche Cayenne S vs Audi Q8 SUV

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

large SUV · 2012 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
PorschePetrol

Cayenne S

420 ch · 2012

VS
AudiDiesel

Q8 SUV

231 ch · 2026

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

APorsche Cayenne S

7h06charging included

1 stop · 179.95 €

GapLess than a minute apart
BAudi Q8 SUV

7h06charging included

1 stop · 187.09 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureCayenne SQ8 SUVGap
Total time7h067h06Less than a minute apart
Charging stops1 stop1 stopSame
Cost of energy used179.95 €187.09 €7.14 € · Cayenne S

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

PorschePetrol
Cayenne S
100%
713 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +76 L · 165.60 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
179.95 €
Cost of energy used
AudiDieselFastest
Q8 SUV
100%
607 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
187.09 €
Cost of energy used

Very close result: less than one minute apart on this route. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the motorway over this distance.

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the Cayenne S versus 1 stop of 5 min for the Q8 SUV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (13,1 L/100km for Cayenne S and 8,9 L/100km for Q8 SUV) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 10,7 L/100km (Cayenne S) and 11,1 L/100km (Q8 SUV). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.

Porsche Cayenne S

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L713 km76 L consumed0.232 €/km165.60 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L62 km7 L consumed0.231 €/km14.35 €
Trip total179.95 €

Audi Q8 SUV

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L607 km68 L consumed0.241 €/km146.47 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L168 km19 L consumed0.242 €/km40.62 €
Trip total187.09 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
13.1 L/100 km · 8.9 L/100 km
Fuel tank
84.8 L · 75 L

Compare with another vehicle

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PorschePetrol

Cayenne S

420 ch · 2012

AudiDiesel

Q8 SUV

231 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Cayenne S arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel stop.

WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.

Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.

No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.

On this trip, the energy used costs 179.95 € (Cayenne S) and 187.09 € (Q8 SUV). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.