Porsche Cayenne: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Porsche Cayenne across 22 model years, from the 2004 Porsche Cayenne through the 2026 Porsche Cayenne. The most recent 2026 Porsche Cayenne returns 19 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2019 Porsche Cayenne at 21 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Porsche Cayenne page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Porsche Cayenne. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2025 | 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2024 | 2024 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2023 | 2023 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2022 | 2022 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2021 | 2021 Porsche Cayenne | 20 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2020 | 2020 Porsche Cayenne | 20 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2019 | 2019 Porsche Cayenne | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2018 | 2018 Porsche Cayenne | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2017 | 2017 Porsche Cayenne | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2016 | 2016 Porsche Cayenne | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2014 | 2014 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2013 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2012 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2011 | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2010 | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2009 | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2008 | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2007 | 2007 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2006 | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $4,600 |
| 2005 | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $4,600 |
| 2004 | 2004 Porsche Cayenne | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $4,600 |
How the Porsche Cayenne compares against the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Porsche Cayenne against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.