BMW iX1 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 BMW iX1 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 BMW iX1 stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX1 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX1 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 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 230kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.7kWh (BMW iX1) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan), giving WLTP ranges of 578km and 513km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX1) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX1 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 305mm 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 490L in the BMW iX1 and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the BMW iX1 a 14L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,300kg 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 BMW iX1's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.9 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, electricity for the BMW iX1 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/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. That is $48 a year less for the BMW iX1.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX1) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX1: the lower starting price ($77,900 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 476L), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($970 a year against $1,018).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 230kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

BMW iX1 scores higher, 70 vs 61

The BMW iX1 scores 70 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (BMW iX1 ahead by 30 points), performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 28 points), safety (BMW iX1 ahead by 23 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX1 costs about $48 less (20.2 kWh/100km against 21.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Warranty: 5 years on the BMW iX1, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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