SaratogaLefty

I took my 2018 E-Hybrid in to see if they could solve my Homelink problem and also have all my software updated. They wound up keeping the car over the weekend due to needing to perform two "campaigns" that Porsche has issued (one for the battery coolant hose and one related to the PASM). I haven't had any problems but the dealer said best to perform the "campaigns" anyway.

They gave me a 2018 Cayenne Platinum Edition as a loaner. Not a huge fan of the Cayenne but I have to say the front seats are among the most comfortable I've ever experienced. They are listed on the data sheet as "8 Way Power Sport Seats" with Alcantara centers and they really give great support. On my Panamera I opted for the full leather interior and the 14 way seats. They are fairly comfortable but not nearly as good as the Cayenne seats. Guess I'm wondering why that would be the case for a car that costs twice as much???

ciaka

I have both the Cayenne turbo and panamera turbo. Cayenne turbo seats are by far more comfortable than Panamera, no question.
However, seat comfort does reflect intention of the car use as well, so if you are aiming for performance, Panamera is your choice. If you aim for comfort, some spirited driving, kids, etc, then Cayenne is your baby for sure.
I had the Cayenne, intended to sell when got Panamera, but wife wanted to keep it, so we have both.

NJS_04_996

That is somewhat surprising figuring the seats should be somewhat similar (at least the 14 way ones) The Panny's seats are pretty comfortable, and I also was given a loaner Cayenne for a day and didn't notice a difference. Granted, with all of the adjustments that are possible, the comfort of a seat really is subject to its settings.

ciaka

Seats are very different. Cayenne are wider and deeper, with more padding.
My sport seats in Panamera keeps me locked in there, cant even get out of the car.
My sport seats in Cayenne are comfy and slidable any time, more rooma nd more cushion.

rsyed

the biggest difference between the 14 way and the 18 way sport seats are the adjustable side supports. That was the reason why I opted for the sport seats - as ciaka says, the seat keeps me locked in the seat. amazing feeling. love it!

NJS_04_996

ahhh, I don't have the sport seats in my Panny.....

Benedict14

Botox

I had the 18 way adjustable in my Cayenne Turbo S 2016 and now have the 14 way in my 2018 Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid with massage function, and the Panamera seats are just incredible. I never could get fully comfortable in the cayenne seats, mainly with thigh region.

SaratogaLefty

I think you are completely correct. The Cayenne loaner did have non ventilated seats and they were cloth/alcantara. They also didn't appear to have many adjustments compared with my Panamera 14 way seats. The primary difference is the Cayenne seats were much softer and for me did seem more comfortable. My car has the fully upgraded leather interior so that might also be contributing to the firmness.

Ruikosta

Hello i believe you’re my gift from god since you have both .... 🤞🏼😅 I just signed in to this forum I want to buy panamera or a cayenne which one has a comfier ride air suspension with pdcc ? I live in Jordan and the roads are a bit on the rough side , I never drove any of these cars I recently sold my m3 x5 and 911 I am done with hard back crushing rides
Thanks in advance

QUOTE=ciaka;15192793]I have both the Cayenne turbo and panamera turbo. Cayenne turbo seats are by far more comfortable than Panamera, no question.
However, seat comfort does reflect intention of the car use as well, so if you are aiming for performance, Panamera is your choice. If you aim for comfort, some spirited driving, kids, etc, then Cayenne is your baby for sure.
I had the Cayenne, intended to sell when got Panamera, but wife wanted to keep it, so we have both.[/QUOTE]

jfort

I have just a base 95 Cayenne and a 12 P4S. The Panny seats are more adjustable but the Cayenne seats are, I swear, more comfortable. Better than a 997.1 C2S, too. Softer.