Porsche Cayenne Engine Specifications
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne is offered with 2.9L–4.8L engines in 6 and 8-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2026):
The Porsche Cayenne is available with 6 3.0L and Automatic (S8) (All-Wheel Drive).
Porsche Cayenne Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026Config 2 of 5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026Config 3 of 5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026Config 4 of 5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026Config 5 of 5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 1 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 2 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 3 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 4 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 5 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 6 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 7 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 8 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 1 of 9 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 2 of 9 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 3 of 9 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 4 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 5 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 6 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 7 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 8 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 9 of 9 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 1 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 2 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 3 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 4 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 5 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 6 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 7 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 8 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 9 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 10 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 1 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 2 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 3 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 4 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 5 of 10 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 6 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 7 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 8 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 9 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 10 of 10 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 1 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 2 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 3 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 4 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 5 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 6 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 7 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 8 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019Config 1 of 4 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L | 6 | 2.9L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019Config 2 of 4 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019Config 3 of 4 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019Config 4 of 4 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 | 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 1 of 6 | Auto (AM8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 4 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 5 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 6 of 6 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 L | 8 | 4.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 1 of 6 | Auto (AM8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 4 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 5 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 6 of 6 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 L | 8 | 4.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 1 of 7 | Auto (AM8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 4 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 5 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 6 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 L | 8 | 4.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 7 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 L | 8 | 4.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 1 of 4 | Auto (AM8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (AM8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 2 of 4 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 3 of 4 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 | 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 4 of 4 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 L | 8 | 4.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Porsche Cayenne data analysis
How Porsche Cayenne engine displacement varies
Across 79 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Porsche Cayenne, engine displacement runs from 2.9 litres to 4.8 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne (SIDI) at 2.9 litres, and the weakest to the 2015 car (SIDI) at 4.8 litres — a spread of 40%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Porsche Cayenne would be misleading.
What changed for 2026
Average engine displacement for the 2026 Porsche Cayenne is 3.8 litres, against 3.6 litres for the 2025 car — it rose by 0.2 litres. Buyers who care most about this figure should look at the earlier model years in the table above before assuming newest is best.
How to read this Porsche Cayenne data
This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Porsche Cayenne record we hold for this measurement — 79 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Configurations behind these Porsche Cayenne numbers
The 2015 through 2026 Porsche Cayenne entries here cover the variants SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L and Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L. 2022 is the busiest model year in the record with 10 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted engine displacement figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Where these Porsche Cayenne figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Porsche Cayenne record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cayenne Engine Specs
What engine does the Porsche Cayenne have?
The Porsche Cayenne is available with 6 cylinder engines ranging up to 3.0L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Porsche Cayenne available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Porsche Cayenne is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.
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