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Porsche Cayenne MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
24 model years · 2003–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Porsche Cayenne fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Porsche Cayenne for 24 model years, 2003 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 7 configurations rated 17–19 MPG combined and costing $4,230–$4,640 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2016 Diesel 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, at 24 MPG.
Porsche Cayenne MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2026 (PO536) Generation page | |||||
| 2026 | 17–19 | — | — | — | $4,230–$4,640 |
| 2025 | 17–19 | — | — | 22 | $2,570–$4,640 |
| 2024 | 17–19 | — | — | — | $4,230–$4,730 |
| 2023 | 16–19 | — | — | 18 | $3,650–$5,020 |
| 2022 | 16–19 | — | — | 18–21 | $3,100–$5,020 |
| 2021 | 17–20 | — | — | 18–21 | $3,100–$4,860 |
| 2020 | 17–20 | — | — | 18–21 | $3,230–$4,850 |
| 2019 | 17–21 | — | — | 21 | $3,210–$4,740 |
| 2011-2018 (92A) Generation page | |||||
| 2018 | 17–20 | — | — | 22 | $3,010–$4,830 |
| 2017 | 17–20 | — | — | 22 | $3,010–$4,830 |
| 2016 | 16–20 | — | 24 | 22 | $3,000–$5,020 |
| 2015 | 17–19 | — | 23 | 22 | $3,000–$4,830 |
| 2014 | 15–19 | 21 | 23 | — | $3,750–$5,360 |
| 2013 | 16–19 | 21 | 23 | — | $3,750–$5,020 |
| 2012 | 17–19 | 21 | — | — | $3,750–$4,660 |
| 2011 | 17–19 | 21 | — | — | $3,750–$4,660 |
| 2003-2010 (1st gen) Generation page | |||||
| 2010 | 13–16 | — | — | — | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2009 | 13–16 | — | — | — | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2008 | 13–16 | — | — | — | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2007 | 14–16 | — | — | — | $5,020–$5,740 |
| 2006 | 14–15 | — | — | — | $5,360–$5,740 |
| 2005 | 14–15 | — | — | — | $5,360–$5,740 |
| 2004 | 14–15 | — | — | — | $5,360–$5,740 |
| 2003 | 14 | — | — | — | $5,740 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Porsche Cayenne generations
3 generations between 2003 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Porsche Cayenne's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Porsche Cayenne run 13–24 MPG across model years 2003 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 17–19 MPG.
Which Porsche Cayenne model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Porsche Cayenne cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,230–$4,640 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,230.
Has the Porsche Cayenne's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 14 MPG in 2003 to 19 MPG in 2026, 5 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Porsche Cayenne?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2011 to 2014 (21 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2015 to 2025 (18–22 MPG).
Which Porsche Cayenne model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.