Verdict
The Cayenne has a 35% bigger boot, the Ghibli is about 12% cheaper, while the Ghibli uses 11% less fuel. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 538,800✓ | RM 609,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC twin turbocharged V6, variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,979 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 330 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 450 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 86.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Auto-Adaptive Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Porsche |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.6 L/100 km✓ | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 263 km/h✓ | 248 km/h |
| Co2 | 223 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,971 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alfieri | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alfieri | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Mechanical LSD | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front and Passenger, Side, and Curtain Airbags | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | Three-point seat belts for all five seats | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon | 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 | 8-way with adjustable lumbar, driver and passenger | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down centre armrest, three rear headrests | 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 | Air vents only | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | Two Front, Two Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| Audio | 8.4 inch Maserati Touch Control, 280W audio system with 8 speakers, CD/DVD/MP3/USB support | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down with Jam-Protection | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Push Start Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry + Remote Control Activation | 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 | Remote boot release | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | Free Service at 20,000km, 40,000km, 60,000km | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,078 | RM 1,632✓ |
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.