Audi SQ6 e-tron vs Porsche Macan

The Audi SQ6 e-tron starts from $137,500 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Macan opens at $129,800. That makes the Porsche Macan the more affordable entry point by $7,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $151,250 and $142,780 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Porsche Macan by roughly $1,800 in electricity alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ6 e-tron stands out with panoramic roof, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with wireless charging, ventilated seats, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi SQ6 e-tron uses a Electric Motor producing 380kW and 800Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 265kW and 563Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The Audi SQ6 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 380kW vs 265kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi SQ6 e-tron is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 100kWh (Audi SQ6 e-tron) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan). DC fast charging peaks at 270kW (Audi SQ6 e-tron) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

The Audi SQ6 e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 13mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,784mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ6 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Audi SQ6 e-tron and 510L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Audi SQ6 e-tron a 16L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $888/year for the Audi SQ6 e-tron and $528/year for the Porsche Macan. That is a $360 annual difference in favour of the Porsche Macan.

Estimated annual total: $888 (Audi SQ6 e-tron) vs $528 (Porsche Macan). The Porsche Macan saves you roughly $360 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi SQ6 e-tron) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Macan). The Audi SQ6 e-tron has longer coverage.