GAC Aion V 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 GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-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 GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 5.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan), giving WLTP ranges of 510km and 513km. DC fast charging peaks at 180kW (GAC Aion V) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 200mm 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 427L in the GAC Aion V and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 49L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 11.2 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 GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 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 $202 a year less for the GAC Aion V.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $171,100), the longer warranty (8 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($816 a year against $1,018).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 427L).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 61

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 12 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 57 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 46 points), energy efficiency (GAC Aion V ahead by 28 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $202 less (17 kWh/100km against 21.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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