Porsche Cayenne vs Tesla Model X Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Porsche Cayenne · Tesla Model X
- Length191.1 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.4 in
- Wheelbase114.0 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight4,488 lb – 4,642 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Tesla Model X width81.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 7.2 in shorter (191.1 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Porsche Cayenne is 2.8 in narrower (78.7 in vs 81.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model X has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Porsche Cayenne has 2.4 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 761 lb heavier (4,565 lb vs 5,326 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Porsche Cayenne has 2.4 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 761 lb heavier (4,565 lb vs 5,326 lb)
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 7.2 in shorter (191.1 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Porsche Cayenne is 2.8 in narrower (78.7 in vs 81.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model X has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 116.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Porsche Cayenne · garage fit for Tesla Model X
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearancePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne has 2.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche Cayenne — Based on length × width (Porsche Cayenne)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Cayenne | Tesla Model X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 198.3 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 81.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 116.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 5.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,565 lb | 5,326 lb | 761 lb |
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