The info below is from the vw.com site, comparing the two companies V8-powered SUVs.

I'd like to know from you Cayenne owners, what were the reasons you purchased the Cayenne over the Touareg?
or Vice versa, IF that's the case.



2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 vs 2004 Porsche Cayenne S
Engine
4.2 L V-8 4.5 L V-8

Horsepower
310 hp 340 hp

Transmission
6 speed automatic 6 speed automatic

City fuel economy
14 mpg 14 mpg

Highway fuel economy
18 mpg 20 mpg

Safety
VW: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, ignition disable, rear center 3 point seatbelt

Porsche: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, ignition disable, rear center 3 point seatbelt


Warranty
VW: bumper to bumper (48 month/50,000 mileage), powertrain (60 month/60,000 mileage), corrosion perforation (144 month
/unlimited mileage), roadside assistance (48 month/50,000 mileage)

Porsche: bumper to bumper (48 month/50,000 mileage), powertrain (48 month/50,000 mileage), corrosion perforation (120 month/unlimited mileage), roadside assistance (48 month/50,000 mileage)

Drive type
4 wheel drive 4 wheel drive

Audio
VW: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, remote CD compatible, 10 speakers, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls

Porsche: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, remote CD compatible, 14 Bose speakers, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls




Scott

 

One word: P O R S C H E !

I have a TT and never considered the VW. I had a BMW X5 4.6 and wanted the best.

 

One word: $

I bought the VW because I could care less what emblems are on the damn thing. I have driven both extensively and have no regrets choosing the VW. Its sweet in every way, and I got far more options for far less money. All that stuff about the pepper being a different "experience" blah blah blah is BS... these people clearly haven't spent extensive time in both with an open mind...

-davew

 

I think the proof is in the ride.

 

If your buying a TT then there is no reason to consider a treg... But if your buying anything less then a TT there is... I went with the V8 treg and love it with no regrets... I think Stephen (PorschePHD) will have similar things to say about his treg.

For you non Touareg owners... Treg is the common name for them on the VW boards...

 

The Touareg and Cayenne are based on the same Platform,without VW there were no Cayenne.

For sure the Cayenne looks better but that´s all.Imo the Cayenne is a shame for Porsche,but i know you US guys love SUV´s


DDW

 

I went with the Treg V8- as stated before , the P-emblem was not worth $20k over the Treg. Very happy with it. TC