2023 Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi Q7

If you’re looking for a new luxury SUV in the Los Angeles, you can’t go wrong with the Porsche Cayenne or Audi Q7! These mid-size crossovers are both excellent choices for anything from the daily commute to a family road trip, featuring strong performance specs and top-notch amenities inside and out. But which model best suits your unique driving needs? Rusnak/Pasadena has everything you need to know in our Audi Q7 vs. Porsche Cayenne review below – check it out!

Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi Q7: Trim Levels

Let’s start our comparison by comparing the range of options you get with the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7. While the Cayenne does start at a higher price than the Q7, it also offers a much wider variety of trim levels to choose from. The Audi Q7 has five configurations, while the Cayenne offers nine–including three hybrid models and three Platinum Edition models! Here’s the full list of trim levels:

Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels

• Cayenne
• Cayenne Platinum Edition
• Cayenne E-Hybrid
• Cayenne E-Hybrid Platinum Edition
• Cayenne S
• Cayenne S Platinum Edition
• Cayenne GTS
• Cayenne Turbo
• Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid

Audi Q7 Trim Levels

• Premium 45
• Premium 55
• Premium Plus 45
• Premium Plus 55
• Prestige 55

Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi Q7: Performance Power

Luxury cars are famous for their performance power, and the Porsche Cayenne doesn’t disappoint! Right from the base-level trim, you’re getting impressive horsepower and torque on the Arcadia roads, as well as lightning-fast acceleration and a thrilling top speed of 152 miles an hour! The Cayenne also offers several more powertrains, going all the way up to a staggering 670 horsepower with the top-level Turbo S E-Hybrid trim. The Audi Q7, by contrast, only offers two powertrains and maxes out at 335 horsepower–the same specs as the entry-level Cayenne engine. Here are all the details:

Porsche Cayenne Standard Engine

• 3.0L V6 engine
• 335 horsepower
• 332 lb-ft of torque
• 20 MPG combined
• 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds
• Top speed: 152 mph

Audi Q7 Standard Engine

• 2.0L 4-cylinder
• 261 horsepower
• 272 lb-ft of torque
• 21 MPG combined
• 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds
• Top speed: 130 mph

Discover the Porsche Cayenne at Rusnak/Pasadena!

Still on the fence deciding between the Cayenne and Q7? Contact our office to set up a test drive of an available Cayenne model so you can see how it handles on the Glendale roads for yourself! You can also contact us or check out our model research to learn more about the vehicles in our current lineup.