Verdict
The A7 Sportback uses 32% less fuel, while the Cayenne has a 31% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the A7 Sportback has over the Cayenne
What the Cayenne has over the A7 Sportback
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Cayenne is 286 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Cayenne: 772 litres against 535.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| 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✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM6,225/mo | RM6,215/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM16,204 | RM16,181✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,905✓ | RM4,298 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.53✓ | RM21.49 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM106,135✓ | RM110,555 |
| 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 at 5,200 rpm | 348 hp at 5,300 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,340 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 84 mm × 89 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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A7 Sportback vs Cayenne FAQ
Which one is locally assembled?
The Cayenne is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the A7 Sportback is fully imported (CBU) from Germany. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The A7 Sportback carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 4 years for the Cayenne.