2013 Porsche Cayenne

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

The 2013 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 4.8L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 4.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid
Economy: 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 4.8L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 4.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)

Combined Economy

16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Manual, Automatic

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 4.8L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 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, Diesel, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

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

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

22V656000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243.…
Reported August 30, 2022. View on NHTSA
16V169000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.…
Reported March 23, 2016. View on NHTSA
13V506000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, model year 2013 Cayenne Diesel and model year 2014 Cayenne S, S Hybrid, Turbo, and Turbo S vehicles manufactured May 27, 2013, through July 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the calculated range of the remaining fuel displayed on the instrument cluster may be higher than the actual…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's recall number is AD03.
Reported October 17, 2013. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 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 2013 Porsche Cayenne have?

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

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?

Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2013 Porsche Cayenne front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.