Ineos Grenadier vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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 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 — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, 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.

Drivetrain

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 9.8 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 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 6.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 90mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 779L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 Porsche Macan's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 12.1 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/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.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the lower starting price ($107,000 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 476L), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,500kg).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 183kW).

The Verdict

Porsche Macan scores higher, 61 vs 60

The Porsche Macan scores 61 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 46 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 23 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the Ineos Grenadier, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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