Compare the2023 Porsche CayenneVS 2023 Dodge Durango SRT

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

Safety

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The Porsche Cayenne has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Durango SRT doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

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 Durango SRT 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.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Cayenne’s standard Porsche Hill Control allows you to creep down safely. The Durango SRT doesn’t offer Porsche Hill Control.

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 Durango SRT doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Cayenne offers an optional Surround View to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Durango SRT only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the Cayenne and the Durango SRT have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver 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, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

Warranty

The Cayenne comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Durango SRT’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The Cayenne’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Durango SRT’s (12 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the Cayenne have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of the engine in the Durango SRT.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Dodge vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in long-term dependability. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Dodge is rated lower.

Engine

The Cayenne E-Hybrid’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 46 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 470) than the Durango SRT’s 6.4 V8. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 195 more horsepower (670 vs. 475) and 193 lbs.-ft. more torque (663 vs. 470) than the Durango SRT’s 6.4 V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Porsche Cayenne is faster than the Dodge Durango SRT:

	Cayenne E-Hybrid	Cayenne Turbo	Durango SRT
Zero to 60 MPH	4.2 sec	3.2 sec	4.6 sec
Quarter Mile	12.7 sec	11.8 sec	13.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	110.2 MPH	115.8 MPH	103.5 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Cayenne running on electricity gets better mileage than the Durango SRT:

			MPGe
Cayenne
	AWD	E-Hybrid Electric Motor	45 city/48 hwy
		Turbo S E-Hybrid Electric Motor	40 city/44 hwy
Durango SRT
			MPG
	AWD	6.4 OHV V8	13 city/19 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Cayenne running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Durango SRT:

			MPG
Cayenne
	AWD	3.0 turbo V6 Hybrid	20 city/22 hwy
		3.0 turbo V6	17 city/22 hwy
		2.9 turbo V6	16 city/22 hwy
		4.0 turbo V8 Hybrid	17 city/20 hwy
		GTS 4.0 turbo V8	15 city/19 hwy
		Turbo 4.0 turbo V8	14 city/19 hwy
Durango SRT
	AWD	6.4 OHV V8	13 city/19 hwy

The Cayenne can travel with zero emissions for 15 to 17 miles (dependent on model). The Durango SRT can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

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

In heavy traffic or at stoplights 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 Durango SRT doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Porsche Cayenne higher (3 to 5 out of 10) than the Dodge Durango SRT (1). This means the Cayenne produces up to 39 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Durango SRT every 15,000 miles.

The EPA certifies the Porsche Cayenne as an “Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle” (ULEV). The Dodge Durango SRT is only certified to “Low Emissions Vehicle” (LEV) standards.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Cayenne CCB’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Durango SRT:

	Cayenne CCB	Durango SRT 392	Durango SRT Hellcat
Front Rotors	17.3 inches	15 inches	15.7 inches
Rear Rotors	16.1 inches	13.8 inches	13.8 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 Durango SRT 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 Durango SRT doesn’t offer air brakes.

The Cayenne stops much shorter than the Durango SRT:

	Cayenne	Durango SRT
60 to 0 MPH	100 feet	110 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 Durango SRT’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Cayenne offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Durango SRT’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

Suspension and Handling

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 Durango SRT 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. Dodge doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Durango SRT.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Cayenne is 1.8 inches wider in the front and 1 inch wider in the rear than the track on the Durango SRT.

The Cayenne handles at .96 G’s, while the Durango SRT pulls only .87 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Cayenne Turbo executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the Durango SRT 392 (23.9 seconds @ .83 average G’s vs. 25.5 seconds @ .75 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Cayenne w/Rear Wheel Steering’s turning circle is 5.9 feet tighter than the Durango SRT’s (35.1 feet vs. 41 feet). The Cayenne’s turning circle is 1.2 feet tighter than the Durango SRT’s (39.8 feet vs. 41 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Cayenne has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Durango SRT (8.2 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the Cayenne to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Cayenne Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 1.8 inches higher than on the Durango SRT (9.6 vs. 7.8 inches).

Chassis

The Porsche Cayenne may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 50 to 800 pounds less than the Dodge Durango SRT.

The Cayenne is 7.1 inches shorter than the Durango SRT 392, making the Cayenne easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

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 Durango SRT doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Cayenne is quieter than the Durango SRT 392:

	Cayenne	Durango SRT
At idle	40 dB	50 dB
Full-Throttle	74 dB	82 dB
70 MPH Cruising	63 dB	70 dB

Passenger Space

The Cayenne has .8 inches more front legroom, .6 inches more front shoulder room and 1.7 inches more rear legroom than the Durango SRT.

The front step up height for the Cayenne is 2.9 inches lower than the Durango SRT (16.75” vs. 19.7”). The Cayenne’s rear step up height is 3.7 inches lower than the Durango SRT’s (16” vs. 19.7”).

Cargo Capacity

The Cayenne has a much larger cargo volume than the Durango SRT with its rear seat up (27.2 vs. 17.2 cubic feet).

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 Durango SRT doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Payload

The Cayenne has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Durango SRT (1657 vs. 1410 lbs.).

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Dodge. J.D. Power ranks Porsche third in service department satisfaction. With a 39% lower rating, Dodge is ranked 21st.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Durango SRT, the Cayenne offers an optional driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle and climate settings and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Cayenne offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, warning and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Durango SRT doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Cayenne’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch. The Durango SRT

The Cayenne’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Durango SRT’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Cayenne offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Durango SRT doesn’t offer headlight washers.

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 Durango SRT doesn’t offer cornering lights.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Cayenne has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The Durango SRT doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

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

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the Cayenne’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The Durango SRT doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

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 Durango SRT.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Porsche Cayenne offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Durango SRT doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

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 Durango SRT doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

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

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Cayenne third among upper midsize premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Durango SRT isn’t in the top three.