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2013 Porsche Cayenne MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Porsche Cayenne is a midsize or large SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 45 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2013, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #34 of 45 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 Porsche Cayenne's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
2Ford Explorer23 MPG $2,022
3GMC Yukon Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
4Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
5Cadillac Escalade Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
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34Porsche Cayenne19 MPG $3,118
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45Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2013 CayenneOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cayenne MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic Cayenne	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Cayenne S	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Cayenne Turbo	Gas	14 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual Cayenne	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Cayenne GTS	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 477 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2013 Porsche Cayenne vs. rivals

vs BMW X5 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW X6 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr ML-Class saves $156/yr vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Cayenne saves $173/yr vs Audi Q7 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Cayenne saves $173/yr vs Lincoln Navigator 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Navigator saves $212/yr vs Cadillac Escalade 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Escalade saves $212/yr vs BMW M 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Cayenne saves $367/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Cayenne Hybrid saves $297/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Cayenne Diesel saves $705/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2013 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid (21 MPG), 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel (23 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Porsche Cayenne use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?