2015 Porsche Cayenne Specifications Overview

The 2015 Porsche Cayenne is certified across 4 configurations with 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4.8L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (S8) or Automatic (AM8). EPA classified under the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 2nd Generation (Type 92A / 958) vehicle family.

Engine / Motors
4 Options
3L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain...
Drivetrain Options
AWD
All-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
2 Options
Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM8)
Vehicle Classification
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (4)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
Cayenne Diesel Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S8) All-Wheel Drive Diesel
Cayenne S e-Hybrid Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 6 Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine Automatic (AM8) All-Wheel Drive Premium Gas or Electricity
Cayenne S Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Cayenne Turbo Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 4.8L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2015 Porsche Cayenne MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2015 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD
  • 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV AWD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Official US Government Data Provenance

Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.