Cayenne turbo

[Guest]

Hi there all, new to the forum and soon to be new to porsche, however, there are a few questions that i would like some answers to if at all possible.
I have spent the best part of the last decade driving imported turbocharged japanese motors including skylines and supras, however, i am now reaching the age where i would like some refinement in my vehicle but not sacrificing speed. I also have 2 very large boxer dogs which at the moment are getting the reat seats of my current car covered in v.short dog hair. Those that have owned boxer dogs will know what i mean. I have a shortlist of only 3 cars at present because the 4th is not even in production yet. They are a RS6 or RS6+, X5 4.8 or cayenne turbo. The worry and i`ll have to be honest is the fuel consumption. I am aware of stories of people getting low teens and single figures but in the real world what figures are people getting for their turbos. What sort of range are they getting on full tanks and whats the cost to fill the tank. To give you a reference, i`m currently getting about 250-300km for £55 98RON. Thats fairly spirited. Just want real world figures. Cheers.

 

[Guest]

essentially what i`m asking is whilst you have to try hard to drop the audis or bmws consumption below 18/19, do you have to in the same way be conscious of your driving style to achieve the same level in the cayenne. My heart has fallen in love with a cayenne turbo with techart wheels and lowered suspension module and just need someone to convince my head.

 

[968er]

I won't tell any lies. If you are cruising on the motorway you can return about 22mpg, however if you want to enjoy this car around the A roads well then you will hit about 16 mpg on average.

It does it with such aplomb that the audi's and BMW's of this world just cannot match it.

If want a Cayenne Turbo, then go for it, it is an unbelievable vehicle.

 

[Guest]

range on a full tank and cost to fill? is it true to 22in wheels cannot be used in conjunction with TPM

 

[pwebb]

I have a mere S, but guess the tank size is the same. About £90 of super unleaded for a fill up, although it will run happily on normal. About 90 litres and 300 miles per tank (480kms). We average 19.5 mpg of mixed driving.

22" wheels might kill a very good ride, I have 20" with air and it's a revelation - much better than my old S on steel with 18" wheels.

Peter

 

[968er]

Would agree with the above post.

 

[gdavison]

V6 only (I use the Boxster if I want a blast) ..

V6 gets 21mpg with normal driving on BP Ultimate .. 90 GBP to fill it...

Also would agree with ignore the bigger tyres . I have 19 inch Rims with air great ride.. Also the availability/Choice of any tyres > 20inch is low .. so costs high .. IMO dont go above 20's

Once drive a Turbo S as a loan car whilst mine was being serviced.. stupid fast averaged 12 mpg

 

[Guest]

the other issue as i understand is that the 22ins dont work with the tyre pressure sensors. Is this an urban myth??