Verdict
At RM609,000, the Malaysian-assembled Porsche Cayenne costs RM29,800 less than the Range Rover Velar yet brings 348 hp and 500 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time to 5.7 seconds. It also has a 772-litre boot, adaptive air suspension and active safety equipment the Velar lacks. The Velar counters with far lower rated consumption at 7.6 L/100 km versus 10.8, plus RM439 annual road tax against RM1,632. Choose the Cayenne for pace and family utility; choose the Velar if recurring fuel and road-tax costs matter more.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want 7.6 L/100 km rated economy, RM439 annual road tax, a panoramic sunroof and rear air-con vents.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want 348 hp, 500 Nm, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, a larger boot and driver-assistance systems.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover Velar RM638,800; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000.
- Output: Range Rover Velar 247 hp and 365 Nm; Porsche Cayenne 348 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Range Rover Velar 6.7 seconds; Porsche Cayenne 5.7 seconds.
- Rated economy: Range Rover Velar 7.6 L/100 km; Porsche Cayenne 10.8 L/100 km.
- Annual road tax: Range Rover Velar RM439; Porsche Cayenne RM1,632.
- Boot space: Range Rover Velar 673 litres; Porsche Cayenne 772 litres.
Range Rover Velar
- Lower 7.6 L/100 km rated fuel consumption
- Much lower RM439 annual road tax
- Panoramic sunroof, rear vents and 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance
- Slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.7 seconds
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
- 673-litre boot is 99 litres smaller
Cayenne
- 348 hp and 500 Nm for a 5.7-second century sprint
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring and steering correction
- 772-litre boot, adaptive air suspension and 360-degree camera
- Rated consumption is 10.8 L/100 km versus 7.6 L/100 km
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM439
- No panoramic sunroof or rear air-con vents
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM638,800 | RM609,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 348 hp✓ |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP45 | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km✓ | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | 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 | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian 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 boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 65,000 km | 100,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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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Range Rover Velar vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Porsche Cayenne better?
The Porsche Cayenne is the stronger all-round choice: it is cheaper, quicker, roomier in the boot and has more active safety assistance. Pick the Range Rover Velar instead if its lower fuel-use rating, much lower road tax, panoramic sunroof and rear vents are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne is RM29,800 cheaper than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Which has lower running costs?
The Range Rover Velar should cost less to fuel on its 7.6 L/100 km rating versus the Cayenne’s 10.8 L/100 km, and its annual road tax is RM439 rather than RM1,632.