Tesla Model X vs Porsche Cayenne Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model X · Porsche Cayenne
- Length198.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight5,421 lb – 5,531 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Porsche Cayenne width78.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 4.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Porsche Cayenne is 0.6 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.1 in)
- Height: Porsche Cayenne is 0.2 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model X has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 114.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Porsche Cayenne has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 657 lb heavier (5,476 lb vs 4,819 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Porsche Cayenne has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 657 lb heavier (5,476 lb vs 4,819 lb)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model X has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 114.0 in)
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 4.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Porsche Cayenne is 0.6 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model X · garage fit for Porsche Cayenne
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearancePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche Cayenne — Based on length × width (Porsche Cayenne)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model X | Porsche Cayenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 193.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 114.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 5,476 lb | 4,819 lb | 657 lb |
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