Verdict
The RM61,000 gap buys the Porsche Cayenne’s 348 hp, 500 Nm V6, all-wheel drive and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Toyota Alphard’s 274 hp, 430 Nm turbo four and front-wheel drive. But the Alphard is the more natural Malaysian family carrier: it has seven seats, captain’s chairs, rear dual-zone air-con and power sliding doors. The Cayenne counters with a 772-litre boot versus 510 litres and lower 2,130 kg weight, but its RM1,632 annual road tax and 10.8 L/100 km rating demand a bigger budget.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want 348 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 772-litre boot in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you need seven seats, middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs, rear climate control and power sliding doors for RM61,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Cayenne RM609,000; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Power and torque: Cayenne 348 hp and 500 Nm; Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Driveline: Cayenne all-wheel drive; Alphard front-wheel drive.
- Seats: Cayenne five; Alphard seven.
- Boot space: Cayenne 772 litres; Alphard 510 litres.
- Rated fuel economy: Cayenne 10.8 L/100 km; Alphard 9 L/100 km.
Cayenne
- 348 hp and 500 Nm from a 2,995 cc V6
- All-wheel drive and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 772-litre boot with adaptive air suspension
- Costs RM61,000 more
- Five seats versus the Alphard’s seven
- 10.8 L/100 km rating and RM1,632 annual road tax
Alphard
- Seven seats with middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs
- Rear dual-zone air-con and power sliding doors with soft-close function
- 9 L/100 km rated economy and RM754 annual road tax
- 274 hp and 430 Nm trail the Cayenne’s 348 hp and 500 Nm
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- 510-litre boot is 262 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,000 | RM548,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 348 hp at 5,300 rpm✓ | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,340 rpm✓ | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 89 mm | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Tiptronic S | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Porsche | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 10.8 L/100 km | 9 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 2,194 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,698 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,895 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,130 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 772 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/45R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/45R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered sunshades for rear side windows | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Push Start Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Power sliding with soft close function |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Cayenne vs Alphard FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne or Toyota Alphard better?
The Cayenne is better for performance, all-wheel-drive traction and luggage capacity, with 348 hp, 500 Nm and a 772-litre boot. The Alphard is better for carrying people, providing seven seats, captain’s chairs and rear climate control.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000 and the Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000, so the Cayenne is RM61,000 more expensive.
Which costs less to run on paper?
The Alphard has the lower rated fuel use at 9 L/100 km versus 10.8 L/100 km for the Cayenne. Its annual road tax is also lower, at RM754 versus RM1,632.
