Compare the2022 Porsche CayenneVS 2021 Lexus LX 570

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Cayenne has a standard Multi-collision Brake System, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The LX 570 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Cayenne helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The LX 570 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

For better protection of the passenger compartment, the Cayenne uses safety cell construction with a three-dimensional high-strength frame that surrounds the passenger compartment. It provides extra impact protection and a sturdy mounting location for door hardware and side impact beams. The LX 570 uses a body-on-frame design, which has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

Both the Cayenne and the LX 570 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

Warranty

The Cayenne’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the LX 570’s (12 vs. 6 years).

Engine

The Cayenne S’ standard 2.9 turbo V6 produces 51 more horsepower (434 vs. 383) and 2 lbs.-ft. more torque (405 vs. 403) than the LX 570’s 5.7 DOHC V8. The Cayenne GTS’ standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 70 more horsepower (453 vs. 383) and 54 lbs.-ft. more torque (457 vs. 403) than the LX 570’s 5.7 DOHC V8. The Cayenne E-Hybrid’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 72 more horsepower (455 vs. 383) and 113 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 403) than the LX 570’s 5.7 DOHC V8. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 287 more horsepower (670 vs. 383) and 260 lbs.-ft. more torque (663 vs. 403) than the LX 570’s 5.7 DOHC V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Porsche Cayenne turbo V6 is faster than the Lexus LX 570:

	Cayenne	LX 570
Zero to 60 MPH	5.1 sec	7.3 sec
Quarter Mile	13.7 sec	15.6 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	100.7 MPH	89.9 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Cayenne running on electricity gets better mileage than the LX 570:

			MPGe
Cayenne
	AWD	E-Hybrid Electric Motor	45 city/48 hwy
		Turbo S E-Hybrid Electric Motor	40 city/44 hwy
LX 570
			MPG
	AWD	5.7 DOHC V8	12 city/16 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Cayenne running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the LX 570:

			MPG
Cayenne
	AWD	3.0 turbo V6 Hybrid	20 city/22 hwy
		3.0 turbo V6	19 city/23 hwy
		2.9 turbo V6	18 city/22 hwy
		4.0 turbo V8 Hybrid	17 city/20 hwy
		Turbo 4.0 turbo V8	15 city/19 hwy
		GTS 4.0 turbo V8	15 city/19 hwy
LX 570
	AWD	5.7 DOHC V8	12 city/16 hwy

The Cayenne E-Hybrid can drive on battery power alone for up to 17 miles. The LX 570 must run its internal combustion engine to move.

Regenerative brakes improve the Cayenne’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The LX 570 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stop lights the Cayenne’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The LX 570 doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

Transmission

The Cayenne’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The LX 570 doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Cayenne’s brake rotors are larger than those on the LX 570:

	Cayenne E-Hybrid	Cayenne CCB	LX 570
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	17.3 inches	13.9 inches
Rear Rotors	14.1 inches	16.1 inches	13.5 inches

The Cayenne offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The LX 570 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Cayenne Turbo has standard air brakes, which adjust the spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The LX 570 doesn’t offer air brakes.

The Cayenne stops much shorter than the LX 570:

	Cayenne	LX 570
60 to 0 MPH	100 feet	126 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

The Cayenne’s optional 285/35R22 front and 315/30R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the LX 570’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Cayenne offers optional 22-inch wheels. The LX 570’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

Suspension and Handling

For superior ride and handling, the Porsche Cayenne has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Lexus LX 570 has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

The Cayenne has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The LX 570’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The Cayenne offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The LX 570 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Cayenne offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Lexus doesn’t offer an active suspension on the LX 570.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Cayenne’s wheelbase is 1.8 inches longer than on the LX 570 (114 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Cayenne is 1.4 inches wider in the front and 1 inch wider in the rear than the average track on the LX 570.

The Cayenne handles at .96 G’s, while the LX 570 pulls only .73 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Cayenne Turbo executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 4.4 seconds quicker than the LX 570 (23.9 seconds @ .83 average G’s vs. 28.3 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Cayenne w/Rear Wheel Steering’s turning circle is 3.6 feet tighter than the LX 570’s (35.1 feet vs. 38.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Cayenne Air Suspension has a greater minimum ground clearance than the LX 570 (9.6 vs. 8.9 inches), allowing the Cayenne to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Porsche Cayenne may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 1200 pounds less than the Lexus LX 570.

The Cayenne is 6.3 inches shorter than the LX 570, making the Cayenne easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Cayenne is 9.7 inches shorter in height than the LX 570, making the Cayenne much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

Unibody construction lowers the Cayenne’s center of gravity significantly without reducing ground clearance. This contributes to better on the road handling and better off-road performance and stability. In addition, unibody construction makes the chassis stiffer, improving handling and reducing squeaks and rattles. The LX 570 uses body-on-frame design instead.

The front grille of the Cayenne uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The LX 570 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The front step up height for the Cayenne is 2.1 inches lower than the LX 570 (16.75” vs. 18.8”). The Cayenne’s rear step up height is 8 inches lower than the LX 570’s (16” vs. 24”).

Cargo Capacity

The Cayenne has a much larger cargo volume than the LX 570 with its rear seat up (27.2 vs. 16.3 cubic feet).

The Cayenne’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The LX 570’s tailgate’s top part raises up, but the bottom part lowers, getting in the way of loading and making an uneven surface for sliding cargo.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Cayenne’s available liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The LX 570 doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its tailgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Payload and Towing

The Cayenne’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the LX 570’s (7700 vs. 7000 pounds).

The Cayenne has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the LX 570 (1657 vs. 1280 lbs.).

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Lexus. J.D. Power ranks Porsche first in service department satisfaction. With a 4% lower rating, Lexus is ranked second.

Ergonomics

The power windows standard on both the Cayenne and the LX 570 have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Cayenne is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The LX 570 prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Cayenne offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The LX 570 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Cayenne to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The LX 570 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Cayenne’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The LX 570’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

The Cayenne offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the LX 570.

The Cayenne’s optional Active Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Park Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The LX 570 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Porsche Cayenne, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Porsche Cayenne outsold the Lexus LX 570 by almost five to one during the 2021 model year.

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