2014 Lexus LX 570 vs. 2014 Porsche Cayenne Review

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Porsche Cayenne will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus LX 570.

Convenience
With the Porsche Cayenne, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus LX 570, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Lexus LX 570 or the Porsche Cayenne, it's going to cost you about the same. Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. In this case, the Lexus LX 570 will cost less to deliver to the dealership than the Porsche Cayenne.

Dimensions
The Lexus LX 570 is a little wider than the Porsche Cayenne, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Lexus LX 570, which is slightly longer than the Porsche Cayenne.

Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Lexus LX 570 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Porsche Cayenne.

Performance
With the Porsche Cayenne, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Lexus LX 570. The Lexus LX 570 has a little less horsepower than the Porsche Cayenne.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Lexus LX 570 more than the Porsche Cayenne, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Lexus LX 570, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Porsche Cayenne.

Warranty
The Lexus LX 570 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Porsche Cayenne.