Verdict
The Audi A7 Sportback costs RM609,900, undercutting the Porsche Cayenne Coupe by RM129,100, and its 1,890-kg kerb weight is 625 kg lower. It is also 39 mm longer and has a 31 mm longer wheelbase. But the Porsche’s plug-in hybrid hardware changes the brief: its 25.9-kWh battery, 173-hp motor and 90-km EV range give it meaningful electric running, while 350 hp and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time beat the Audi’s 340 hp and 5.3 seconds. The Porsche also carries 698 litres in its boot against 535 litres.
Pick the Audi A7 Sportback if RM129,100 saved, a 625-kg lower weight and a 31-mm longer wheelbase matter more than plug-in range and outright pace.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you want 90 km of EV range, a 698-litre boot and the quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h run.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A7 Sportback RM609,900; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000.
- Plug-in hardware: Audi has a 0.5-kWh battery and 16-hp motor; Porsche has a 25.9-kWh battery and 173-hp motor.
- EV range: Audi A7 Sportback has no stated EV range; Porsche Cayenne Coupe is rated for 90 km.
- Performance: Audi produces 340 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds; Porsche makes 350 hp and does it in 4.7 seconds.
- Weight and boot: Audi weighs 1,890 kg with 535 litres; Porsche weighs 2,515 kg with 698 litres.
- Driver assistance: Audi has warning-only lane keeping and passive cruise control; Porsche has steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
A7 Sportback
- RM129,100 less expensive.
- 625 kg lighter.
- Head-up display and cyclist detection for autonomous braking.
- No stated EV range versus the Porsche’s 90 km.
- 163 litres less boot space.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.3 seconds versus 4.7 seconds.
Cayenne Coupe
- 90-km EV range from a 25.9-kWh battery.
- 698-litre boot.
- Adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction.
- RM129,100 more expensive.
- 625 kg heavier.
- No head-up display.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,900✓ | RM739,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 340 hp | 350 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | 173 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | 460 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | 25.9 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 90 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 165 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,969 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,926 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 73 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 535 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat and Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre safe rear | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| 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, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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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A7 Sportback vs Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Audi A7 Sportback or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is better for plug-in capability, carrying a 25.9-kWh battery for 90 km of EV range, plus stronger acceleration and a larger boot. Choose the Audi A7 Sportback for the much lower purchase price and lower 1,890-kg weight.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM129,100 more than the Audi A7 Sportback: RM739,000 against RM609,900.
Which is quicker, the Audi A7 Sportback or Porsche Cayenne Coupe?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds versus 5.3 seconds for the Audi A7 Sportback. Its top speed is also higher at 263 km/h, compared with 250 km/h.