Ineos Grenadier vs Porsche Macan

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $107,000 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Macan opens at $129,800. That makes the Ineos Grenadier the more affordable entry point by $22,800.

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 $117,700 and $142,780 respectively.

The Porsche Macan qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Ineos Grenadier, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio that you will not find on the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with head-up display, wireless charging, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather.

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 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 Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Macan is 3.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 111mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,784mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Ineos Grenadier and 510L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 120L advantage. The Ineos Grenadier seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Macan). The Ineos Grenadier has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier)—.