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Porsche Cayenne Vehicle Class & Size

The EPA classifies the 2026 Porsche Cayenne as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2026):

The Porsche Cayenne is classified by the EPA as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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Porsche Cayenne Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2026Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2026Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2026Config 4 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2026Config 5 of 5Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2025Config 1 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2025Config 2 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2025Config 3 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2025Config 4 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2025Config 5 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2025Config 6 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2025Config 7 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2025Config 8 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2024Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2023Config 1 of 9Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2023Config 2 of 9Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2023Config 3 of 9Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2023Config 4 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2023Config 5 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2023Config 6 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2023Config 7 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2023Config 8 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2023Config 9 of 9Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2022Config 1 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2022Config 2 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2022Config 3 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2022Config 4 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2022Config 5 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2022Config 6 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2022Config 7 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2022Config 8 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2022Config 9 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2022Config 10 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2021Config 1 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2021Config 2 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2021Config 3 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2021Config 4 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2021Config 5 of 10Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2021Config 6 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2021Config 7 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2021Config 8 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2021Config 9 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2021Config 10 of 10Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2020Config 1 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2020Config 2 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2020Config 3 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2020Config 4 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2020Config 5 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2020Config 6 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2020Config 7 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2020Config 8 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2019Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2019Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2019Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2019Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2018Config 1 of 6Auto (AM8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2018Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2018Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2018Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2018Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2018Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2017Config 1 of 6Auto (AM8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2017Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2017Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2017Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2017Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2017Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2016Config 1 of 7Auto (AM8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2016Config 2 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveDiesel24
2016Config 3 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2016Config 4 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2016Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2016Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2016Config 7 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2015Config 1 of 4Auto (AM8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2015Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveDiesel23
2015Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2015Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.8 LStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17

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 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.

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 Vehicle Class

What class of vehicle is the Porsche Cayenne?

The EPA classifies the Porsche Cayenne as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Porsche Cayenne considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), the Porsche Cayenne is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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