Verdict
At RM739,000, the Cayenne Coupe costs RM191,000 more than the RM548,000 Alphard, and its RM2,118 yearly road tax is RM1,364 higher. It brings 350 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h claim, while its plug-in hybrid system has a 25.9-kWh battery and 90 km EV range. The Alphard is the practical chauffeur car: seven seats, a 3,000-mm wheelbase and middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs. Its 510-litre boot is smaller than the Porsche’s 698 litres, so luggage needs matter too.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you want 350 hp, all-wheel drive, a claimed 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time and up to 90 km of EV range.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if seven seats, ottoman captain’s chairs, power sliding doors and a lower annual road-tax bill matter more.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Annual road tax: Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM2,118; Toyota Alphard RM754.
- Power: Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp; Toyota Alphard 274 hp.
- Torque: Porsche Cayenne Coupe 500 Nm; Toyota Alphard 430 Nm.
- Seating: Porsche Cayenne Coupe five seats; Toyota Alphard seven seats.
- Boot space: Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 litres; Toyota Alphard 510 litres.
Cayenne Coupe
- 90 km EV range from a 25.9-kWh battery
- 350 hp, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 698-litre boot space
- RM191,000 higher purchase price and RM1,364 higher yearly road tax
- Five seats versus the Alphard’s seven
- Four-year/100,000-km warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage
Alphard
- Seven seats with middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function
- Head-up display and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- No plug-in hybrid motor or EV range
- 510-litre boot is 188 litres smaller
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM739,000 | RM548,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 350 hp✓ | 274 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 430 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 173 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 460 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 25.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Tiptronic S | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 263 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,983 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,698 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,895 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,515 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 698 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/45R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| 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 Glass Roof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| 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 | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Power sliding with soft close function |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 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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Cayenne Coupe vs Alphard FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne Coupe or Toyota Alphard better?
The Toyota Alphard is better for carrying people, with seven seats, a 3,000-mm wheelbase and ottoman captain’s chairs. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is better for performance and electrified running, with 350 hp, all-wheel drive and 90 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM191,000 more than the Toyota Alphard. Its annual road tax is also RM1,364 higher.
Which is better for a large family?
The Toyota Alphard is the clear choice for a large family. It has seven seats, including middle-row captain’s chairs, power sliding doors and six cup holders across all three rows.