Verdict
Only RM900 separates the Audi A7 Sportback at RM609,900 from the Porsche Cayenne at RM609,000, so the decision is about use rather than budget. The Audi is 240 kg lighter, reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and has a rated 7.3 L/100 km consumption, while its 0.5-kWh mild-hybrid system adds a 16-hp motor. It also brings a head-up display and panoramic sunroof. The Cayenne answers with a far more useful 772-litre boot, adaptive air suspension, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction. For Malaysian family duty, that extra 237 litres matters more than the Audi’s 0.4-second sprint advantage.
Pick the Audi A7 Sportback if you want the faster, more economical five-door with a head-up display, panoramic sunroof and 7.3 L/100 km rated consumption.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you need a 772-litre boot, SUV height, adaptive air suspension and driver assists that include adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A7 Sportback RM609,900; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000.
- Performance: Audi A7 Sportback 340 hp and 5.3 seconds 0-100 km/h; Porsche Cayenne 348 hp and 5.7 seconds.
- Rated economy: Audi A7 Sportback 7.3 L/100 km; Porsche Cayenne 10.8 L/100 km.
- Boot space: Audi A7 Sportback 535 litres; Porsche Cayenne 772 litres.
- Kerb weight: Audi A7 Sportback 1,890 kg; Porsche Cayenne 2,130 kg.
- Height: Audi A7 Sportback 1,422 mm; Porsche Cayenne 1,698 mm.
A7 Sportback
- 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, 0.4 seconds quicker
- Rated consumption of 7.3 L/100 km
- Head-up display and panoramic sliding sunroof
- 535-litre boot trails the Cayenne's 772 litres
- Passive cruise control versus adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping gives warnings only, not steering correction
Cayenne
- 772-litre boot adds 237 litres
- Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension
- Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping steering correction and auto parking
- Rated 10.8 L/100 km versus the Audi's 7.3 L/100 km
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 seconds versus 5.3 seconds
- No head-up display or sunroof
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,900 | RM609,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM1,632✓ |
| 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 twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 340 hp | 348 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | — |
| 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 | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km✓ | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 248 km/h |
| Co2 | 165 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,969 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,926 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 73 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 535 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link 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 Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual 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 | 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 | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB | 1 Front |
| 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 | — | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| 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" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround 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 | Push Start 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 FAQ
Is the Audi A7 Sportback or Porsche Cayenne better?
The Cayenne is better for carrying people and luggage, with a 772-litre boot, adaptive air suspension and more active driver assistance. Choose the A7 Sportback for lower rated fuel use, quicker acceleration and its head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A7 Sportback costs RM900 more: RM609,900 against RM609,000 for the Porsche Cayenne.
Which is more economical, the Audi A7 Sportback or Porsche Cayenne?
The Audi A7 Sportback has the lower rated consumption at 7.3 L/100 km, compared with 10.8 L/100 km for the Porsche Cayenne. It also has a 0.5-kWh battery and a 16-hp electric motor.