Audi Q5 vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q5 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q5 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 4.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q5 measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 88mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Audi Q5 a 44L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q5's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $1,625 a year (5.7 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q5: the lower starting price ($80,900 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 476L) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 150kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 61

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 46 points), value (Audi Q5 ahead by 29 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q5, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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