Geely EX5 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 Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Geely EX5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 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 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 513km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 190mm 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 302L in the Geely EX5 and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 174L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 1.3 m tighter, 10.8 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, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 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 $250 a year less for the Geely EX5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $171,100), the longer warranty (7 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $1,018).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 302L).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 61

The Geely EX5 scores 72 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 (Geely EX5 ahead by 44 points), performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 43 points), energy efficiency (Geely EX5 ahead by 35 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $250 less (16 kWh/100km against 21.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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