Compare the2025 Porsche CayenneVS 2025 Ford Bronco

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
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’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Bronco doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Porsche Cayenne are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Ford Bronco doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Both the Cayenne and Bronco have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Cayenne has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Bronco’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

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 Bronco doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Cayenne has standard Maneuver Assist that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Bronco doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

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 Bronco doesn’t offer a night vision system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Cayenne has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert and automatically engage the brakes. Only the Bronco Big Bend/Outer Banks/Badlands/Stroppe/Raptor/Heritage offers Cross Traffic Alert and the Bronco’s Cross Traffic Alert does not include automatic braking.

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 Bronco uses a body-on-frame design, which has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

Both the Cayenne and the Bronco have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

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 Bronco’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 Bronco’s (12 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Cayenne’s reliability 30 points higher than the Bronco.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Cayenne second among upper midsize premium suvs in their 2024 Initial Quality Study. The Bronco isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in initial quality. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is rated lower.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in long-term dependability. With 15 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ford is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Porsche 14 places higher in reliability than Ford.

Engine

The Cayenne has more powerful engines than the Bronco:

	Horsepower	Torque
Cayenne 3.0 turbo V6	348 HP	368 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid	463 HP	479 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne S 4.0 turbo V8	468 HP	442 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne GTS 4.0 turbo V8	493 HP	486 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne S E-Hybrid 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid	512 HP	553 lbs.-ft.
Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid	729 HP	700 lbs.-ft.
Bronco 2.3 turbo 4-cylinder	300 HP	325 lbs.-ft.
Bronco 2.7 turbo V6	330 HP	415 lbs.-ft.
Bronco Raptor 3.0 turbo V6	418 HP	440 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Porsche Cayenne turbo V6 is faster than the Ford Bronco (automatics tested):

	Cayenne	Bronco turbo 4 cyl.	Bronco turbo V6
Zero to 60 MPH	4.7 sec	6.5 sec	6.3 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	12.8 sec	19.9 sec	19.5 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	6 sec	8.2 sec	7.4 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	3.4 sec	3.6 sec	3.4 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	4.2 sec	4.6 sec	4.4 sec
Quarter Mile	13.4 sec	15.1 sec	15 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	102 MPH	90 MPH	91 MPH
Top Speed	156 MPH	106 MPH	106 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Cayenne running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Bronco 4-Door:

			MPG
Cayenne
AWD	Auto	3.0 turbo V6	17 city/23 hwy
		GTS 4.0 turbo V8	15 city/22 hwy
		S 4.0 turbo V8	15 city/21 hwy
Bronco 4-Door
AWD	Manual	Black Diamond 2.3 turbo 4-cyl.	16 city/18 hwy
		Badlands 2.3 turbo 4-cyl.	16 city/18 hwy
		Sasquatch 2.3 turbo 4-cyl.	16 city/18 hwy
AWD	Auto	3.0 turbo V6	15 city/16 hwy
		Black Diamond 2.3 turbo 4-cyl.	18 city/18 hwy
		Black Diamond 2.7 turbo V6	18 city/18 hwy
		Sasquatch 2.3 turbo 4-cyl.	18 city/17 hwy
		Badlands 2.3 turbo 4-cyl.	17 city/17 hwy
		Badlands 2.7 turbo V6	17 city/17 hwy

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

The Cayenne E-Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has 1.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Bronco 2-Door’s standard fuel tank (18.4 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Cayenne’s standard fuel tank has 2.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Bronco 4-Door’s standard fuel tank (23.7 vs. 20.8 gallons).

The Cayenne has a standard locking fuel door and a locking charge port which lock and unlock with the power locks. The Bronco doesn’t offer a locking fuel filler door. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and a locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Transmission

The Porsche Cayenne comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the Bronco.

To facilitate fast shifting and allow the driver to focus on the road, the Cayenne GTS has a standard up-shift light to indicate when the engine is approaching redline. The Bronco doesn’t offer an up-shift light.

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 Bronco doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

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

	Cayenne	Cayenne CCB	Bronco	Bronco Raptor
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	17.3 inches	12.2 inches	13.8 inches
Rear Rotors	13 inches	16.1 inches	12.1 inches	13.2 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 Bronco 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 Bronco doesn’t offer air brakes.

The Cayenne stops much shorter than the Bronco:

	Cayenne	Bronco
100 to 0 MPH	304 feet	469 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	152 feet	221 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	103 feet	144 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction and acceleration, the Cayenne has larger standard rear tires than the Bronco (295/45R20 vs. 255/75R17).

The Cayenne’s standard 255/55R20 front and 295/45R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Bronco Big Bend’s standard 75 series tires. The Cayenne’s optional 285/40R22 front and 315/35R22 rear tires have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile than the Bronco’s optional 70 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Cayenne has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 16-inch wheels are standard on the Bronco Base. The Cayenne’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 18-inch wheels on the Bronco Outer Banks.

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 Ford Bronco has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

The Cayenne has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Cayenne flat and controlled during cornering. The Bronco’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

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

The Cayenne has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Bronco doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Cayenne handles at 1.02 G’s, while the Bronco Raptor pulls only .68 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Cayenne S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 7.3 seconds quicker than the Bronco 4-Door (23.6 seconds @ .83 average G’s vs. 30.9 seconds @ .51 average G’s).

Chassis

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 Bronco doesn’t use unibody construction, but a body-on-frame design.

Passenger Space

The front step up height for the Cayenne is 6.5 inches lower than the Bronco 4-Door (16.75” vs. 23.2”). The Cayenne’s rear step up height is 7 inches lower than the Bronco 4-Door’s (16” vs. 23”).

Cargo Capacity

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 Bronco’s swing out door blocks loading from the passenger’s side.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Cayenne’s power cargo door can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Bronco doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening cargo door.

Payload and Towing

The Cayenne’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Bronco’s (7716 vs. 3500 pounds).

The Cayenne has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Bronco (1415 vs. 1100 lbs.).

The Cayenne has a higher maximum payload capacity than the Bronco (1601 vs. 1452 lbs.).

Servicing Ease

The Cayenne uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Bronco uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Ford. J.D. Power ranks Porsche second in service department satisfaction. With a 59% lower rating, Ford is ranked 26th.

Ergonomics

When three different drivers share the Cayenne, the memory system makes it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat (memory seat optional for the front passenger), steering wheel position, outside mirror angle and climate settings. The Bronco doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Cayenne’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Bronco doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

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

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 Bronco’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The Cayenne’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Bronco’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

The Cayenne’s standard Comfort Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Push Button Start standard on the Bronco only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the vehicle. Push Button Start is not available on the Bronco Big Bend/Outer Banks/Badlands/Stroppe/Raptor/Heritage.

The Cayenne’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Bronco’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Cayenne to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Bronco doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Cayenne has a standard rear wiper. The Bronco Soft Top doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

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 Bronco doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Cayenne offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Bronco doesn’t offer cornering lights. The Cayenne also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

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 Bronco 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 Bronco doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Cayenne’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Bronco’s power mirror controls are on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

When the Cayenne is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Bronco’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Cayenne’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Bronco offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Porsche Cayenne and Ford Bronco offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The Cayenne features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Bronco’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The Cayenne has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats are only available on the Bronco Big Bend/Outer Banks/Badlands/Stroppe/Raptor/Heritage. The Cayenne also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Bronco.

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

The Cayenne has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Bronco Outer Banks/Badlands/Raptor/Stroppe.

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 Bronco.

The Cayenne has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Bronco Big Bend/Outer Banks/Badlands/Stroppe/Raptor/Heritage.

Both the Cayenne and the Bronco offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Cayenne has available rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Bronco doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

The Porsche Cayenne has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Ford charges extra for Homelink® on the Bronco and isn’t available on the Bronco Base/Big Bend/Heritage.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Porsche Cayenne has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Bronco Outer Banks/Badlands/Wildtrak/Raptor offers wireless charging and it costs extra.

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

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Porsche Cayenne, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Ford Bronco isn't recommended.

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