2018 Porsche Cayenne

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

The 2018 Porsche Cayenne is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; PHEV), 4.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Plug-in hybrid
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

PLUG_IN_HYBRID

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; PHEV), 4.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement	3.0 L to 4.8 L
Cylinders	6 to 8
Aspiration	Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Plug-in hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

7 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.

18V844000: EQUIPMENT
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Reported November 28, 2018. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 12, 2026

Data verified: October 13, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2018 Porsche Cayenne have?

Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; PHEV), 4.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2018 Porsche Cayenne front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.