Cayenne - Petrol or Diesel?
04-08-2021, 08:43 PM
#16
Rennlist Member
The CD is not a common sense decision. Max torque arrives earlier from the diesel motor which translates into a subjectively better normal daily driving experience. I find that torque is more important when driving around a 5,000 vehicle.
The V8 arrives at its max torque of 369 ft/lbs at 3,500 RPM. Diesel hits that at 1,750 RPM and 406 ft/lbs at 2,000 RPM. Diesel motor may also be lighter than that V8 block.
Have you test driven both cars? There is no right or wrong; only what's right for you.
The V8 arrives at its max torque of 369 ft/lbs at 3,500 RPM. Diesel hits that at 1,750 RPM and 406 ft/lbs at 2,000 RPM. Diesel motor may also be lighter than that V8 block.
Have you test driven both cars? There is no right or wrong; only what's right for you.
04-09-2021, 07:12 AM
#18
Racer
The CD is not a common sense decision. Max torque arrives earlier from the diesel motor which translates into a subjectively better normal daily driving experience. I find that torque is more important when driving around a 5,000 vehicle.
The V8 arrives at its max torque of 369 ft/lbs at 3,500 RPM. Diesel hits that at 1,750 RPM and 406 ft/lbs at 2,000 RPM. Diesel motor may also be lighter than that V8 block.
Have you test driven both cars? There is no right or wrong; only what's right for you.
The V8 arrives at its max torque of 369 ft/lbs at 3,500 RPM. Diesel hits that at 1,750 RPM and 406 ft/lbs at 2,000 RPM. Diesel motor may also be lighter than that V8 block.
Have you test driven both cars? There is no right or wrong; only what's right for you.
will test drive one and get back
04-09-2021, 08:48 AM
#19
Instructor
Thanks for all the feedback.
I am in Australia and the diesels are much more common in V6 form (and therefore more plentiful on the used car market). The petrols are not all that common until you get into the Cayenne S, GTS and Turbo models.
In Australia, diesel is cheaper and less susceptible to price volatility than petrol. Fuel costs are about 65% that of petrol.
We will take a diesel for a drive to see what we think. We have driven a V6 petrol and loved it.
I am in Australia and the diesels are much more common in V6 form (and therefore more plentiful on the used car market). The petrols are not all that common until you get into the Cayenne S, GTS and Turbo models.
In Australia, diesel is cheaper and less susceptible to price volatility than petrol. Fuel costs are about 65% that of petrol.
We will take a diesel for a drive to see what we think. We have driven a V6 petrol and loved it.
